Zambia Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Zambia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Zambia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 25° | 18° | 189 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 27° | 18° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 27° | 18° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 26° | 17° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| may | 25° | 15° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| junio | 24° | 13° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julio | 24° | 13° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 26° | 14° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septiembre | 30° | 18° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octubre | 31° | 19° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| noviembre | 30° | 19° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 29° | 19° | 108 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Mediterranean. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zambia
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zambia compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Zambia.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | 385 km | 24°C | +2°C warmer | 620 mm |
| Zimbabwe | 396 km | 19°C | 2°C cooler | 685 mm |
Clima by river in Zambia
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Zambia
Go in marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre and octubre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zambia
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 27°C is in line con the 26°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Ráfagas a 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 7°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Zambia es un país de África. Zambia es un país de Africa cuya capital es Lusaka. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 20 million. La capital es Lusaka.
Ahora mismo hay 18°C (64°F) in Zambia con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 14°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 17°C a 27°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.4/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Zambia is marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre and octubre. El clima es Mediterranean. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. octubre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 31°C, mientras julio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 13°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 27°C is in line con the 26°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Zambia today at 10/10. Ráfagas a 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Zambia
| Tipo | País |
|---|---|
| Continentee | África |
| Continentee | África |
| Coordenadas | 15°23′15″S 28°19′22.1″E (-15.3875, 28.3228) |
| Capital | Lusaka |
| Población | 20.000.000 |
| Area | 752.612 km² |
| ISO code | ZM |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | ZMB |
| Currency | Zambian kwacha (ZMW) |
| Languages | English |
| Calling code | +260 |
| Zona horaria | Africa/Lusaka |
| Hora local | 1:34 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Mejores meses | marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre and octubre |
| Clima | Mediterranean |
Tiempo map for Zambia
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zambia?
Zambia es un país de África. Its coordinates are -15.3875, 28.3228. It lies in África.
What is the weather like in Zambia ahora mismo?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) con despejado. Humedad is 42% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Zambia?
marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre and octubre offer the most comfortable conditions in Zambia, which has a Mediterranean climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zambia in?
Zambia observes Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00). The hora local is 1:34 AM.
How many people live in Zambia?
Zambia has a population of approximately 20 million.
What are the top things a do in Zambia?
Popular options include Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.
What places are in Zambia?
Zambia covers 1 places in this atlas, including Zambezi River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 25, 2026 at 1:34 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
