Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Zambia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score73Very good annual avg
Best months: September, October, August
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 29°C, sunshine averages 7.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 936mm. Sea temperatures average 0°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
936mm
Annual total
Sun
7.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
73
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Zambia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Zambia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsSeptember to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August0mm average rain
August is one of Zambia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August9.7 hours average sun
August is one of Zambia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August0°C average sea
August is close to Zambia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August83 weather score
August scores above Zambia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
