Best Time en Visit Zambia
Beste reistijd Zambia: maart, april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Zambia
Go in maart, april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Zambia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 25° | 18° | 189 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 27° | 18° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 27° | 18° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 26° | 17° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mei | 25° | 15° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 24° | 13° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 13° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 26° | 14° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 30° | 18° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 31° | 19° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 30° | 19° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 29° | 19° | 108 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Zambia compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Zambia.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | 385 km | 24°C | +3°C warmer | 622 mm |
| Zimbabwe | 396 km | 19°C | 2°C cooler | 685 mm |
Beste reistijd each river in Zambia
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 52 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Zambia is een land in Afrika. Zambia is een land in Africa met als hoofdstad Lusaka. Er wonen ongeveer 20 million. De hoofdstad is Lusaka.
Op dit moment is het 19°C (65°F) in Zambia met bewolkt. Het voelt als 18°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 17°C en 28°C. De kans op neerslag is 27%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.7/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Zambia is maart, april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. oktober is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 31°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 13°C.
Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 28°C is 3.7°C below the 31°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zambia today at 8.9/10. Windstoten en 52 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.
Weer in Zambia nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 7:27 AM, okt 5 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 30° / 18°
Lichte motregen · 20% rain · wind 20 km/h
⛅ 29° / 19°
Gedeeltelijk bewolkt · 2% rain · wind 19 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Zambia
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Zambia.
Quick facts about Zambia
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Continent | Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 15°23′15″S 28°19′22.1″E (-15.3875, 28.3228) |
| Capital | Lusaka |
| Bevolking | 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 |
| Tijdzone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Lokale tijd | 7:27 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | maart, april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zambia?
Zambia is een land in Afrika. Its coordinates are -15.3875, 28.3228. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Zambia nu?
It is currently 19°C (65°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 81% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Zambia?
maart, april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Zambia, which has a Mediterranean climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zambia in?
Zambia observes Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00). The lokale tijd is 7:27 AM.
How many people live in Zambia?
Zambia has a population of approximately 20 million.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
