Zambia Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Zambia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Zambia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 25° | 18° | 189 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 27° | 18° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 27° | 18° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 26° | 17° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| maj | 25° | 15° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 24° | 13° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 13° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augusti | 26° | 14° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 30° | 18° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 31° | 19° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 30° | 19° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 29° | 19° | 108 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimat type: Mediterranean. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zambia
Högest 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 |
Klimat by river in Zambia
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Bästa tiden att besöka Zambia
Go in mars, april, maj, juni, juli, augusti, 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.
What this means for Zambia
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 31°C is in line med the 31°C typical for this month.
A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 7°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What och pack, what och skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sönglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Zambia är ett land i Afrika. Zambia är ett land i Africa med huvudstad Lusaka. Befolkningen är cirka 20 million. Huvudstaden är Lusaka.
Just nu är det 18°C (64°F) in Zambia med klart. Det känns som 17°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 17°C och 31°C. Risken för nederbörd är 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - bra förhållanden.
Bästa tiden att besöka Zambia is mars, april, maj, juni, juli, augusti, september and oktober. Klimatet är Mediterranean. januari, februari and december tend och 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.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 31°C is in line med the 31°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 7 AM och 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zambia today at 8.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Zambia
| Typ | 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 |
| Tidszon | Africa/Lusaka |
| Lokal tid | 3:22 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | mars, april, maj, juni, juli, augusti, september and oktober |
| Klimat | Mediterranean |
Väder map for Zambia
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Animated layers by Vindy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Zambia
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zambia?
Zambia är ett land i Afrika. Its coordinates are -15.3875, 28.3228. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Zambia just nu?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 79% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Zambia?
mars, april, maj, juni, juli, augusti, 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 local time is 3:22 AM.
How many people live in Zambia?
Zambia has a population of approximately 20 million.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
