Zambia Weather Forecast
Zambia weather: 79°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Zambia
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 30 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 0,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Zambia
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Zambia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 74° | 2% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 72° | 88% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 68° | 6% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 66° | 0% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 67° | 0% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 94° / 71° | 0% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 95° / 74° | 0% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 94° / 72° | 6% | 9 mph | 11 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 74° | 8% | 9 mph | 11 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 76° | 12% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 76° | 17% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 96° / 73° | 24% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 96° / 73° | 34% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 73° | 35% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 73° | 34% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 35% | -- | — |
What this means for Zambia
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 98°F is 10.3°F above the 88°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 44°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 79°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 28% and wind is 5 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 6:57 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 28, 2026 at 6:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
