Zambia weather in April
Considering a trip to Zambia this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Zambia in April?
April in Zambia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mpika at 25°C to very warm in Chikomba at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Chikomba and 16°C in Mpika. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Livingstone with an average of 22 mm to moderate rainfall in Kasama with 89 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Livingstone. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at April's conditions in Zambia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Zambia's yearly weather, check out our Zambia climate page.
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Average weather in Livingstone
In April Livingstone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lusaka
In April Lusaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chingola
In April Chingola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kitwe
In April Kitwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Woodlands
In April Woodlands generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Zambia?
We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Zambia with overall perfect weather in Livingstone.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Livingstone. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.
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