Zambia Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Zambia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Zambia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 25° | 18° | 189 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 27° | 18° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 27° | 18° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 26° | 17° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mai | 25° | 15° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 24° | 13° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 13° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 26° | 14° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 30° | 18° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 31° | 19° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 30° | 19° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 29° | 19° | 108 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Mediterranean. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zambia
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Zambia compares med 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 |
Klima by river in Zambia
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Zambia
Go in mars, april, mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zambia
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 37°C is 5.5°C above the 31°C typical for this month.
A 25% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 7°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Zambia er et land i Afrika. Zambia er et land i Africa med hovedstad Lusaka. Befolkningen er rundt 20 million. Hovedstaden er Lusaka.
Akkurat nå er det 37°C (98°F) in Zambia med klar himmel. Det føles som 35°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 25°C til 37°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Zambia is mars, april, mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er Mediterranean. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. oktober is the warmest month med average highs near 31°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 13°C.
Nearby highlights include Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.
Kort sagt. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 37°C is 5.5°C above the 31°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Zambia today at 8.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Zambia
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Koordinater | 15°23′15″S 28°19′22.1″E (-15.3875, 28.3228) |
| Capital | Lusaka |
| Befolkning | 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 |
| Tidssone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Lokal tid | 8:45 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | mars, april, mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zambia?
Zambia er et land i Afrika. Its coordinates are -15.3875, 28.3228. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Zambia akkurat nå?
It is currently 37°C (98°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 15% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Zambia?
mars, april, mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Zambia, which has a Mediterranean climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zambia in?
Zambia observes Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:45 PM.
How many people live in Zambia?
Zambia has a population of approximately 20 million.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
