Weather in February in Zambia
Thinking about venturing to Zambia this February 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 February?
February in Zambia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Mpika at 26°C to very warm in Chikomba at 31°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Chikomba and 17°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 February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Livingstone with an average of 178 mm to heavy rainfall in South Luangwa National Park with 284 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Livingstone enjoys approximately 200 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at February'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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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Zambia?
Livingstone
In February Livingstone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lusaka
In February 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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Chingola
In February 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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Kitwe
In February Kitwe 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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Woodlands
In February 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 February the best time to visit Zambia?
In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Zambia with overall tolerable weather in Livingstone. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Zambia is in April, May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Livingstone. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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