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Weather in April in Zambia

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.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mpika at 25°C to very warm in Liuwa Plain National Park at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Liuwa Plain National Park 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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Zambia in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Zambia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Zambia?

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.

Livingstone
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
30°C 
19°C 
250 hours 
96 mm 
8 days 
30°C 
17°C 
270 hours 
22 mm 
3 days 
May   >> May
>>  
29°C 
14°C 
305 hours 
2.7 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Livingstone

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.

Lusaka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
28°C 
18°C 
222 hours 
131 mm 
10 days 
28°C 
16°C 
249 hours 
31 mm 
3 days 
May   >> May
>>  
27°C 
14°C 
277 hours 
4.5 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Lusaka

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.

Chingola
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
27°C 
18°C 
186 mm 
18 days 
28°C 
17°C 
41 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
15°C 
3.4 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Chingola

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.

Kitwe
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
28°C 
18°C 
177 mm 
17 days 
28°C 
17°C 
39 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
15°C 
3.7 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Kitwe

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.

Woodlands
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
28°C 
18°C 
222 hours 
132 mm 
10 days 
28°C 
16°C 
249 hours 
32 mm 
3 days 
May   >> May
>>  
27°C 
14°C 
277 hours 
4.7 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Woodlands

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zambia.

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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