Zambia Weather Forecast
Zambia weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Zambia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 57° | 87% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 55° | 10% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 58° | 6% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 61° | 41% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 63° | 37% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 66° | 53% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 70° | 53% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 79° / 55°
Overcast · 10% rain · wind 11 mph
🌤️ 82° / 58°
Mainly clear · 6% rain · wind 11 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zambia?
Zambia is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -15.3875, 28.3228. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Zambia right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Zambia?
March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Zambia, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February 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 6:16 AM.
How many people live in Zambia?
Zambia has a population of approximately 20 million.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 2, 2026 at 6:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
