Zambia weather in October

Considering a trip to Zambia this October 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 October?

October in Zambia generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Mpika to 37°C in Chikomba. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Chikomba and 18°C in Mpika. In Zambia, October typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Livingstone with an average of 12 mm to moderate rainfall in Mwinilunga with 68 mm. The city Livingstone usually sees around 280 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a closer look at October'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 October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Zambia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 in Zambia

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

Average weather in Livingstone

In October Livingstone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
34°C 
18°C 
300 hours 
2.8 mm 
0 days 
36°C 
21°C 
280 hours 
12 mm 
4 days 
33°C 
21°C 
230 hours 
89 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Livingstone

Average weather in Lusaka

In October Lusaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low 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
31°C 
18°C 
292 hours 
2.5 mm 
0 days 
33°C 
20°C 
276 hours 
15 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
20°C 
233 hours 
98 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Lusaka

Average weather in Chingola

In October Chingola generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low 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
32°C 
18°C 
1.6 mm 
0 days 
33°C 
20°C 
21 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
19°C 
141 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Chingola

Average weather in Kitwe

In October Kitwe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low 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
32°C 
18°C 
1.5 mm 
0 days 
33°C 
20°C 
18 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
19°C 
127 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Kitwe

Average weather in Woodlands

In October Woodlands generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low 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
31°C 
17°C 
292 hours 
2.5 mm 
0 days 
33°C 
20°C 
276 hours 
15 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
20°C 
233 hours 
98 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Woodlands

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

Is October the best time to visit Zambia?

In our view, October 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 month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Zambia. Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.

  • January      
  • February      
  • March      
  • April      
  • May      
  • June      
  • July      
  • August      
  • September      
  • October      
  • November      
  • December      
  • Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Zambia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Zambia.

    Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.