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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Maamba, 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.

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Maamba weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Maamba 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

Maamba January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 189mm 7hrs 13.8hrs

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Maamba during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maamba for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Maamba and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Maamba with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in January »

February

Maamba February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 160mm 7.2hrs 13.4hrs

February in Maamba is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maamba for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Maamba and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Maamba with around 160mm 6.3 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in February »

March

Maamba March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 82mm 8.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Maamba is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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 Maamba.

March is in the fall / autumn in Maamba and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Maamba with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in March »

April

Maamba April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 30mm 9.2hrs 12.5hrs

Maamba's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Maamba, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Maamba and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Maamba with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in April »

May

Maamba May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 5mm 9.9hrs 12.1hrs

May is a very dry month in Maamba and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maamba, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Maamba and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Maamba with around 5mm 0.2 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.

Maamba weather in May »

June

Maamba June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 0mm 9.8hrs 13.8hrs

The climate in Maamba during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maamba, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Maamba and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Maamba 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in June »

July

Maamba July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 0mm 10.3hrs 13.4hrs

July in Maamba is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maamba, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Maamba and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Maamba 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in July »

August

Maamba August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 1mm 10.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Maamba is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maamba, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Maamba and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Maamba 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in August »

September

Maamba September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 2mm 10.7hrs 12.5hrs

Maamba's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Maamba, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Maamba and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Maamba with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in September »

October

Maamba October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 18mm 9.7hrs 12.1hrs

October is a dry month in Maamba and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Maamba.

October is in the spring in Maamba and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Maamba with around 18mm 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in October »

November

Maamba November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 70mm 8.3hrs 13.8hrs

November in Maamba is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maamba for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Maamba and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Maamba with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in November »

December

Maamba December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 179mm 6.6hrs 13.4hrs

December in Maamba is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maamba for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Maamba and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Maamba with around 179mm 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Maamba weather in December »

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Maamba weather stats

Maamba weather statistics
Hottest month: October 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.8hrs
Coldest month: June 24°C 75.2°F
Wettest month: January 189mm 7.4ins
Warmest sea: March 26.3°C 79.3°F
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