Weather in August in Zambia
Are you planning a trip a to Zambia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Zambia in August?
August in Zambia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Mpika at 26°C and very warm in Chikomba at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Chikomba and 13°C in Mpika. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Livingstone. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Livingstone typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Livingstone usually sees around 320 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zambia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Zambia climate page.
Where to go in Zambia in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Zambia?
Livingstone
In August Livingstone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Lusaka
In August Lusaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chingola
In August Chingola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kitwe
In August Kitwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Woodlands
In August Woodlands generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Zambia?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Zambia. Typically, the climate in Livingstone is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Livingstone. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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