Average climate of Zambia
The climate of Zambia has an average yearly temperature of 28°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 24°C and rise to 29°C.
Annually, about 903 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Zambia.
The best time to visit Zambia is May until October. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Zambia.
24 to 29°C
903 mm
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- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in March and April
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in August
- Precipitation: 903 mm per year, averaging 75 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,5 mm in July, 1,8 mm in June and August
- Wettest months: 189 mm in March, 136 mm in April and 136 mm in November
Climate table Zambia
The climate table for Zambia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 101 | 132 | 189 | 136 | 23 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 1,8 | 17 | 60 | 136 | 103 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
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Temperature per month in Zambia
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Zambia, Angola
Precipitation per month in Zambia
This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in Zambia, Angola.
UV index per month in Zambia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zambia, Angola.
Yearly temperature in Zambia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zambia, Angola, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total precipitation in Zambia
This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in Zambia, Angola.
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Average weather in Zambia per month
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