Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Zambia with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zambia in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Zambia with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 29°C, with nights close to 20°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Zambia will be around 29°C, with nights close to 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 175 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is 69% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Zambia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Zambia in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
175 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
21 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Zambia?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Zambia. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Zambia in December
With 38°C, Zambia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 24°C.
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The climate of Zambia is based on weather data from Lusaka. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Zambia for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in Zambia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Zambia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Zambia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Zambia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 21 days of rain in Zambia.
Daily UV Index in December in Zambia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Zambia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Zambia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Zambia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Zambia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Zambia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Zambia
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Zambia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Zambia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zambia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
