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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Zambia for your holiday.
Climate Overview
Average Annual Temperature is between 20 °C (Lusaka) and 22.6 °C (Mongu)
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General & Geography
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The Republic of Zambia is a former colony of Great Britain in southern Africa.
The landlocked state has been independent since 1964, is predominantly Christian and is now home to around 15 million inhabitants.
Zambia borders Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The land lies on a plateau more than 1000 meters high. However, this plateau is crossed in many places by deep valleys.
Zambia is therefore home to countless waterfalls, the most famous of which are located directly on the border with Zimbabwe: the world-famous Victoria Falls.
19 national parks are scattered throughout Zambia, which is extremely popular not only for its walking safaris. South Luangwa and North Luangwa, Kafue National Park and Lower Zambezi are among the most animal-rich parks.
The economic heart of Zambia is the rapidly growing capital Lusaka in the south of the country.
The International Airport, which is served daily via Johannesburg, among other destinations, is about 12 miles away.
Climate in Zambia
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The so-called cooler dry season runs from May to August with day temperatures of around 24 °C to 27 °C. The night temperatures cool down to up to 6 °C during this climatic period, so that appropriate clothing must be worn, especially during early morning and late afternoon safaris.
With the beginning of September, temperatures then rise sharply and very often break through the 30 °C mark at noon. This hot dry season lasts from the beginning of September to around mid-November, after which the increased humidity towards the end of November heralds the onset of the rainy season.
In northern Zambia, the sultry, hot rainy season already begins in the course of October; in the south, the first heavy rains usually do not occur until the first days of December. The rainy season runs throughout the country until April and is sometimes very unpleasant, especially in the Zambezi and Luangwa safari regions.
Best Time to Visit Zambia: Overview
JanuaryJan Rainy Season up to 11.06 in of rain | FebruaryFeb Rainy Season up to 9.17 in of rain | MarchMar Rainy Season up to 9.8 in of rain | AprilApr End of Rainy Season humidity decreases | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zambia | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zambia |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zambia | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zambia | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zambia | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime Hot Dry Seasondry but hot | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime good weather until mid-month | DecemberDec Rainy Season up to 10.39 in of rain |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Zambia) in the following overview.Location | Best Time to Travel |
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Lusaka | April, May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Kasama | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Mongu | April, May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Victoria Falls | March, April, May, June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Zambia
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Lusaka

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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Zambia
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Zambia, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Lusaka (Zambia)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 30° | 28° |
Night Temperature | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 18° |
Precipitation (inch) | 8.82 | 6.81 | 3.54 | 0.75 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.67 | 3.35 | 7.72 |
Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Lusaka is 20 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: October (23.5 °C)
Coldest month: June (15.4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.89 inch on 60 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 16.54 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Lusaka.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, September is the sunniest month with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Kasama (Zambia)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 30° | 31° | 28° | 27° |
Night Temperature | 16° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 17° | 17° |
Precipitation (inch) | 11.06 | 9.17 | 9.8 | 2.68 | 0.39 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.79 | 5.98 | 10.39 |
Rainy days | 22 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 22 |
Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Kasama is 20.6 °C.Warmest month: October (23.7 °C)
Coldest month: July (17.2 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 50.35 inch on 102 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January, February, March, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 40.43 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Kasama.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Mongu (Zambia)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 28° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 27° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 31° | 29° |
Night Temperature | 19° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 18° |
Precipitation (inch) | 8.66 | 8.54 | 5.75 | 1.5 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | 1.3 | 4.09 | 8.5 |
Rainy days | 16 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 17 |
Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Mongu is 22.6 °C.Warmest month: October (26.2 °C)
Coldest month: June (17.9 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 38.54 inch on 80 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January, February, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 25.71 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Mongu.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Tours
from 170 $ »
On this full-day tour you’ll go on a boat trip on the Chobe River and a game drive in Chobe National Park. The park is well known for its elephant and lion populations. Transfer from Victoria Falls is included, as is lunch at the Cresta Mowana Lodge.
Victoria Falls Private Transfers Between Airport and Hotels
Audio Guides
from 18 $ »
Relax as you are driven in a private, air-conditioned minivan or luxury bus from Victoria Falls international airport to your hotel. Meet your local driver/ guide who will help you discover this beautiful region.
From Victoria Falls: Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool
Tours
from 150 $ »
Travel from your hotel in Victoria Falls via coach and after a safety briefing, your guide will take you to Livingstone Island by boat. Take in stunning views, swim in it’s famous pool and explore Livingston Island before a tasty bush breakfast.
More attractions
Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls | Chobe National Park: Day Trip with River Cruise | Livingstone: Victoria Falls Helicopter Flights | Zambezi River: Full Day Whitewater Rafting Experience | Victoria Falls: Sunset Dinner Cruise | From Livingstone: Victoria Falls Guided Half-Day Tour | From Livingstone & Victoria Falls: Zambezi Half-Day Rafting |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Lusaka

Clouds: 100 % Wind: 9 mph OSO
Air Pressure: 1012 hPa Humidity: 91 %
Air Pressure: 1012 hPa Humidity: 91 %
Last updated: 1st Mar 2021, 01:08 pm
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Clouds: 93 % | Clouds: 40 % | Clouds: 45 % | Clouds: 30 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 25 % |
0.05 in of rain | 0.18 in of rain | 0.28 in of rain | 0.07 in of rain | 0.1 in of rain | 0.1 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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