Weather & climate FAQ — Zambia
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Zambia, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Zambia?
Climolog covers 1 city in Zambia with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 22.6°C (in July) to 31.3°C (in October); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Zambia by month?
Across Zambia, the hottest month is October (avg high 31.3°C) and the coldest is July (avg low 11.6°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Zambia.
When is the best time to visit Zambia?
The best months to visit Zambia are May, August, September — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Zambia for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Zambia?
October is the hottest month, averaging a high of 31.3°C across Zambia's cities. See October climate details.
What is the coldest month in Zambia?
July is the coldest month, averaging a low of 11.6°C across Zambia's cities. See July climate details.
What is the wettest month in Zambia?
January is the wettest month, averaging about 291.7 mm of rain per month across Zambia's cities. See January climate details.
What is the driest month in Zambia?
August is the driest month, averaging about 0.4 mm of rain per month across Zambia's cities. See August climate details.
When is the rainy season in Zambia?
The wettest months in Zambia are January, February, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in May.
Which city in Zambia has the best weather?
Among Zambia's cities, Lusaka has the best weather — its best month is May (travel-comfort score 100/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Zambia?
Climolog covers 1 city in Zambia with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Zambia hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in May Best time to visit in August Best time to visit in September
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.