Zambia Weather

Weather in Zambia at a glance

Our Zambia coverage centers on Lusaka, which has a humid subtropical climate. Expect average highs around 88°F (31°C) in October and 72°F (22°C) in July, with about 104 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Lusaka - annual average 69°
Best time to visit: April to August
Climate type: humid subtropical

The bigger picture

Lusaka averages 10.7 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 758 mm (29.8 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally April to August. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Lusaka climate page.

Lusaka Cloudy 62°

Zambia cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Lusaka	69°	Oct · 88°	Jul · 53°	104	10.7	0

Zambia weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	77°	64°	25	9.2 h/day
February	78°	64°	22	10.0 h/day
March	78°	63°	16	10.5 h/day
April	76°	61°	7	10.6 h/day
May	75°	57°	1	11.0 h/day
June	72°	54°	0	10.5 h/day
July	72°	53°	0	10.5 h/day
August	78°	57°	0	11.2 h/day
September	85°	63°	0	11.7 h/day
October	88°	67°	2	11.6 h/day
November	85°	67°	13	10.9 h/day
December	82°	66°	19	10.2 h/day

Zambia weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Zambia?

Averaged across the covered cities, April to August offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Zambia?

Snow is essentially absent in the Zambia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of Zambia like?

The covered cities fall under humid subtropical climate. That means hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

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