July verdict

Zambia in July

Weather score74Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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July weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

0mm

Sun

9.2h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

74

Very good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.2h 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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July26°C average high

July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsSeptember to November

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

July0mm average rain

July 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.

July9.2 hours average sun

July 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

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July0°C average sea

July 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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July74 weather score

July sits close to Zambia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsAugust to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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