When is the best time to go to Samfya

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Samfya, 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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Samfya weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Samfya 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

Samfya January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 287mm 4.9hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in January in Samfya is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

January is in the summer in Samfya and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Samfya with around 287mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in January »

February

Samfya February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 288mm 5.1hrs 13.2hrs

February in Samfya is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Samfya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Samfya with around 288mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in February »

March

Samfya March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 298mm 6.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Samfya is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Samfya and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Samfya with around 298mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in March »

April

Samfya April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 96mm 7.9hrs 12.6hrs

Samfya's weather in April is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Samfya.

April is in the fall / autumn in Samfya and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Samfya with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in April »

May

Samfya May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 6mm 9.5hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Samfya and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Samfya with around 6mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in May »

June

Samfya June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 0mm 9.6hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

June is in the winter in Samfya and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Samfya 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in June »

July

Samfya July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 0mm 9.9hrs 13.2hrs

July in Samfya is generally arid with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Samfya and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Samfya with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in July »

August

Samfya August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 10.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Samfya is characteristically warm and arid.

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

August is in the winter in Samfya and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Samfya with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in August »

September

Samfya September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 1mm 9.7hrs 12.6hrs

Samfya's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Samfya and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Samfya 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in September »

October

Samfya October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 19mm 8.9hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Samfya and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Samfya with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in October »

November

Samfya November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 146mm 7.1hrs 13.5hrs

The climate in Samfya during November can be summarized as hot and wet.

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

November is in the spring in Samfya and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Samfya with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in November »

December

Samfya December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 322mm 4.9hrs 13.2hrs

December in Samfya is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Samfya and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Samfya with around 322mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Samfya weather in December »

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Samfya weather stats

Samfya weather statistics
Hottest month: October 30°C 86°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 23.3°C 73.9°F
Wettest month: December 322mm 12.7ins
Warmest sea: March 29°C 84.2°F
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