Zambia Weather

'Zambia climate information of the seasons for the informed traveler including what to pack and when to visit this African paradise'

Summer:
From October to April. Days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunder storms. Day temperatures average 25C - 35C and night temperatures drop to 14C - 20C. Low-lying areas such as Lake Kariba, Victoria Falls, Luangwe Valley, Lower Zambezi National Park, Lake Tanganyika, Kafue National Park, Zambezi Valley and the Zambezi Valley can also be considerably warmer all year round (35C - 50C). The rainy season from November to March (the Eastern Highlands year round rainfall).

Winter:
From May to September. Days are dry, sunny and cool to warm (20C - 25C) while evening temperatures drop sharply to 5C - 10C. Exceptionally cold spells can occur (0C - 5C) we recommended to bring appropriate clothing.

The sun can be very harsh and it is advisable to wear a hat and sunblock.

The rainy season runs from November to March.

When to visit Zambia:
Zambia is an all year round destination. However there are certain seasons for special interest groups to take note of:

- For Victoria Falls adventure enthusiasts, white water rafting is most exciting when the Zambezi waters are low, generally from August to December (although rafting is cancelled when the water levels are to low or high)

- Best wildlife months are May to September, minimum rainfall forces the wildlife to the main watering holes, the bushveld is dry i.e. grass is short, trees are not have as dense a foliage as they would normally have in summer - Best botanical enthusiasts December - May when the vegetation is lush and green, and also when most plants are in flower.

The most practical items to pack are: remembering that Zimbabwe is a warm destination
» Light cotton tops and cotton trousers/shorts in summer, hat/ cap and light shoes
» Long-sleeved blouses/shirts for game drives/ boat cruises, which will protect you from mosquitoes and the sun
» Safari trousers, jeans or casual pants for evenings and cooler days. A fleece or sweater is required for those cool winter evening and mornings
» A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (a tanning lotion and a high factor sunscreen for your face, neck, feet and hands
» Sandals, open shoes
» Comfortable walking shoes, sandals for when swimming in the Victoria Falls
» Camera film, extra memory cards and batteries, these are difficult to find in Zimbabwe outside of city centre's and should they be available they will cost you a arm and a leg. Remember it is not recommended to process film in Outside of South Africa or your home country rather trust your holidays photos to your photo lab you trust

Just like the weather is often unpredictable - the below charts, provide you with a look at what the weather should be like on your stay in Africa. Please note that these are average figures only and weather is often unpredictable.

Tanzania Weather / Tanzania Weather Charts
Month -	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Average Over 14 yrs
Livingstone	29/19	29/19	29/18	30/15	28/11	25/07	Average Daily Max - Min ºC
Livingstone	142	109	84	18	10	03	Rainfall (in mm)
Livingstone	51	52	48	39	33	33	Relative Humidity (%)
Lusaka	26/17	26/17	26/17	26/15	25/12	23/10	Average Daily Max - Min ºC
Lusaka	231	191	142	18	03	00	Rainfall (in mm)
Lusaka	71	70	56	47	32	32	Relative Humidity (%)

Tanzania Weather / Tanzania Weather Charts
Month -	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Average Over 14 yrs
Livingstone	25/07	28/10	32/15	34/19	33/19	31/19	Average Daily Max - Min ºC
Livingstone	00	00	05	20	81	122	Rainfall (in mm)
Livingstone	29	26	24	26	41	49	Relative Humidity (%)
Lusaka	23/09	25/12	29/12	31/18	28/18	27/17	Average Daily Max - Min ºC
Lusaka	00	00	00	10	91	150	Rainfall (in mm)
Lusaka	28	26	19	23	46	61	Relative Humidity (%)