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

Tomorrow in Zambia - Monday, October 26

☁️
91°
Overcast · low 69°F
Rain chance4%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind10 mph
Gusts27 mph
UV index9.3 · Very high
Sunrise5:33 AM
Sunset6:08 PM
Daylight12h 35m

Next 24 hours

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

3 AM🌙70°0%10 mph
4 AM🌙69°0%10 mph
5 AM🌙68°0%11 mph
6 AM🌙68°0%11 mph
7 AM☀️70°0%12 mph
8 AM🌤️73°0%12 mph
9 AM🌤️78°0%13 mph
10 AM⛅81°0%12 mph
11 AM🌤️84°0%11 mph
12 PM🌤️86°0%10 mph
1 PM☀️87°0%9 mph
2 PM🌤️88°0%9 mph
3 PM🌤️88°0%9 mph
4 PM🌤️87°0%9 mph
5 PM⛅86°0%10 mph
6 PM🌤️84°0%9 mph
7 PM🌙81°0%9 mph
8 PM🌙79°0%10 mph
9 PM🌙77°0%9 mph
10 PM🌙76°0%10 mph
11 PM🌙75°0%10 mph
12 AM🌙74°0%10 mph
1 AM🌙73°0%10 mph
2 AM☁️72°0%9 mph

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.

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.

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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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