Temperatures in February
It's warm in February in Zambia with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zambia in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Zambia with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature rises to around 29°C, with nights close to 19°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 February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Zambia will be around 29°C, with nights close to 19°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 February
In February, there is an average of 249 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is over 90%, so expect nearly daily rain in February.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February 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 February |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
249 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
26 days | 9 days | |
January
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 February a good time to visit Zambia?
After some sun? Then February 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 February
With 32°C, Zambia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 21°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 February in Zambia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February 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 February in Zambia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February 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 February, you can expect around 26 days of rain in Zambia.
Daily UV Index in February in Zambia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February 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 February in Zambia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Zambia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Zambia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February 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 February for Zambia
Click on a specific day in February 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.
