When is the best time to go to Luangwa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Luangwa, Zambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Luangwa
Luangwa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Luangwa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 186mm | 6.8hrs | 13.7hrs |
Luangwa's weather in January is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luangwa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Luangwa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Luangwa with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 195mm | 6.9hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Luangwa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luangwa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Luangwa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Luangwa with around 195mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 85mm | 7.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Luangwa is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luangwa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Luangwa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Luangwa with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 17mm | 9.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
Luangwa's weather in April is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Luangwa.
April is in the fall / autumn in Luangwa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Luangwa with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 4mm | 9.7hrs | 12.2hrs |
May is a very dry month in Luangwa and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Luangwa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Luangwa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Luangwa with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 9.4hrs | 13.7hrs |
June is a very dry month in Luangwa and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Luangwa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Luangwa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Luangwa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 0mm | 9.7hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Luangwa is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Luangwa, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Luangwa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Luangwa with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 1mm | 10.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Luangwa is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Luangwa, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Luangwa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Luangwa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 1mm | 10.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
Luangwa's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Luangwa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Luangwa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Luangwa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Luangwa weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 9mm | 9.9hrs | 12.2hrs |
October is a very dry month in Luangwa and the temperature is generally very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Luangwa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Luangwa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Luangwa with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 61mm | 8.9hrs | 13.7hrs |
The climate in Luangwa during November can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Luangwa.
November is in the spring in Luangwa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Luangwa with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 176mm | 6.8hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Luangwa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luangwa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Luangwa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Luangwa with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Luangwa weather stats
| Hottest month: | October | 35.2°C 95.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 195mm 7.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 27.8°C 82°F |
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