Country in Africa

Zambia Weather Forecast

Zambia weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 71°F now🕔 11:58 PM local📅 Best: March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 20 million

7-day forecast for Zambia

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Oct 25⛅ Partly cloudy88° / 68°0%13 mph10
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast91° / 69°4%10 mph9
Tue, Oct 27🌤️ Mainly clear94° / 72°8%11 mph10
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Drizzle96° / 75°27% · 0,1 in9 mph10
Thu, Oct 29🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 71°62% · 0,0 in13 mph10
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast88° / 68°18%11 mph10
Sat, Oct 31☀️ Clear sky89° / 66°16%10 mph10

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Oct 25

⛅ 88° / 68°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 13 mph

Saturday, Oct 31

☀️ 89° / 66°

Clear sky · 16% rain · wind 10 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.4
Outdoors9.4
Beach day8.5
Swimming8.7
Hiking9.4
Running8.8
Cycling9.2
Camping9.3
Fishing8
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time9.4
Driving9.2
Flying out9.1

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 31 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Active alerts for Zambia

⚠️Wed, Oct 28: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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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 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 53% and wind is 10 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 11:58 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 26, 2026 at 11:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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