October verdict

Zambia in October

Weather score86Excellent

Excellent for holiday weather

Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

33°C

Rain

19mm

Sun

8.9h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

86

Excellent

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.

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.

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Temperature

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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.

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