Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
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
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h 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
October33°C average high
October is one of Zambia's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsSeptember to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October19mm average rain
October 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
October8.9 hours average sun
October is brighter than Zambia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October0°C average sea
October 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
October86 weather score
October 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.
