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Zambia Weather Forecast

Zambia weather: 68°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 68°F now🕔 1:50 AM local📅 Best: March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 20 million

Next 48 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 AM☀️69°0%10 mph
10 AM☀️72°0%10 mph
11 AM☀️75°0%10 mph
12 PM☀️78°0%9 mph
1 PM☀️79°0%8 mph
2 PM☀️80°0%8 mph
3 PM☀️80°0%9 mph
4 PM☀️79°0%10 mph
5 PM☀️78°0%9 mph
6 PM🌤️76°0%7 mph
7 PM🌙72°0%8 mph
8 PM🌙70°0%10 mph
9 PM🌙69°0%9 mph
10 PM🌙68°0%8 mph
11 PM🌙67°0%8 mph
12 AM🌙66°0%8 mph
1 AM🌙65°0%7 mph
2 AM🌙65°0%7 mph
3 AM🌙64°0%7 mph
4 AM🌙63°0%7 mph
5 AM🌙64°0%8 mph
6 AM🌙63°0%8 mph
7 AM☀️64°0%8 mph
8 AM☀️67°0%8 mph
9 AM☀️71°0%9 mph
10 AM☀️75°0%11 mph
11 AM☀️78°0%10 mph
12 PM☀️80°0%10 mph
1 PM☀️82°0%10 mph
2 PM☀️82°0%10 mph
3 PM☀️82°0%9 mph
4 PM☀️81°0%9 mph
5 PM☀️79°0%9 mph
6 PM☀️76°0%8 mph
7 PM🌙73°0%7 mph
8 PM🌙71°0%9 mph
9 PM🌙70°0%9 mph
10 PM🌙70°0%8 mph
11 PM🌙69°0%8 mph
12 AM🌙68°0%9 mph
1 AM🌙65°0%8 mph
2 AM🌙65°0%8 mph
3 AM🌙64°0%7 mph
4 AM🌙64°0%9 mph
5 AM🌙64°0%11 mph
6 AM🌙63°0%12 mph
7 AM☀️62°0%12 mph
8 AM☀️65°0%11 mph

Best time to go outside today

6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 9.1/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Weather in Zambia right now

☀️
68°F
Clear sky · feels like 63°F
Humidity50%
Wind10 mph E
Gusts23 mph
UV index3.4 · Moderate
Cloud cover0%
Pressure886 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 17 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset6:00 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:50 AM, Aug 23 local time.

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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 68°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 50% 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 1:50 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 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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