Zambia Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Zambia over the year. What is the best time to visit Zambia?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Zambia over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Zambia ranges from less favorable in Livingstone to mixed in Lusaka. The temperatures range from high in Mpika with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Chirundu with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In February the weather in Zambia ranges from less favorable in Chingola to good in Livingstone. The temperatures range from high in Mpika with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Chirundu with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In March the weather in Zambia ranges from mixed in Solwezi to very good in Livingstone. The temperatures range from high in Mpika with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Chirundu with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In April the weather in Zambia ranges from very good in Siavonga to excellent in Livingstone. The temperatures range from high in Mpika with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Chirundu with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In May the weather in Zambia is generally excellent. The temperatures range from high in Mpika with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Mfuwe with 31°C (88°F).

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In June the weather in Zambia is generally excellent. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Choma to 30°C (86°F) in Mfuwe.

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In July the weather in Zambia is generally excellent. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Choma to 30°C (86°F) in Mfuwe. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Zambia.

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In August the weather in Zambia is generally excellent. The temperatures range from high in Mpika with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Chikomba with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In September the weather in Zambia ranges from good in Chirundu to excellent in Lusaka. The temperatures range from high in Mpika with 29°C (84°F) to extremely high in Chikomba with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In October the weather in Zambia ranges from mixed in Livingstone to excellent in Lusaka. The temperatures range from very high in Mpika with 31°C (88°F) to extremely high in Chikomba with 37°C (99°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Zambia. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In November the weather in Zambia ranges from less favorable in Chirundu to very good in Livingstone. The temperatures range from high in Mwinilunga with 28°C (82°F) to extremely high in Chikomba with 37°C (99°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In December the weather in Zambia ranges from less favorable in Chingola to good in Chirundu. The temperatures range from high in Mwinilunga with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Chirundu with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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