Zambia Weather Forecast
Zambia weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Zambia?
Possibly - there is a 27% chance in Zambia today.
A 27% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,2 in against a typical 0,2 in).
16-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° | 27% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 55° | 0% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 58° | 2% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 61° | 53% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 63° | 61% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 66° | 55% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 70° | 53% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 69° | 53% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 70° | 32% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 68° | 26% | 14 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 66° | 15% | 12 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 67° | 7% | 11 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 69° | 9% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 11 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 70° | 3% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 70° | 3% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 71° | 2% | 12 mph | 10 |
What this means for Zambia
Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 14.6°F below the 88°F typical for this month.
A 27% 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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 45°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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 58°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% 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 8:45 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 8:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
