April verdict

Zambia in April

Weather score81Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

38mm

Sun

8.2h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

81

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.2h 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.

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Temperature

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April29°C average high

April is close to Zambia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsSeptember to November

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April38mm average rain

April sits on the drier side of Zambia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

April8.2 hours average sun

April sits close to Zambia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to October

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April0°C average sea

April 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

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April81 weather score

April 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.

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