Zambia weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Zambia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Zambia in December?
December in Zambia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day the temperature is warm in Mwinilunga at 26°C and very warm in Chikomba at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Chikomba and 17°C in Mwinilunga. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Livingstone with an average of 184 mm to heavy rainfall in Mpika with 281 mm. The city Livingstone usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Zambia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Zambia climate page.
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Average weather in Livingstone
In December Livingstone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lusaka
In December Lusaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chingola
In December Chingola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kitwe
In December Kitwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Woodlands
In December Woodlands generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zambia.
Is December the best time to visit Zambia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Zambia with often unpleasant 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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