When is the best time to go to Zambezi

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zambezi 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

Zambezi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 227mm 5.9hrs 13.6hrs

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

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

January is in the summer in Zambezi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Zambezi with around 227mm 8.9 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Zambezi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 209mm 5.9hrs 13.3hrs

February in Zambezi is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the summer in Zambezi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zambezi with around 209mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Zambezi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 158mm 6.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Zambezi is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Zambezi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zambezi with around 158mm 6.2 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Zambezi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 33mm 9hrs 12.5hrs

Zambezi's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Zambezi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zambezi with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zambezi weather in April »

May

Zambezi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 3mm 10.2hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Zambezi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zambezi with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Zambezi weather in May »

June

Zambezi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 1mm 10.3hrs 13.6hrs

Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Zambezi during the month of June

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

June is in the winter in Zambezi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zambezi 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.

Zambezi weather in June »

July

Zambezi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 0mm 10.4hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Zambezi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Zambezi weather in July »

August

Zambezi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 0mm 10.4hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Zambezi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zambezi 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Zambezi weather in August »

September

Zambezi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 7mm 9.6hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Zambezi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zambezi with around 7mm 0.3 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.

Zambezi weather in September »

October

Zambezi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 41mm 8.5hrs 12.3hrs

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

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 Zambezi.

October is in the spring in Zambezi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zambezi with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Zambezi weather in October »

November

Zambezi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 143mm 6.7hrs 13.6hrs

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

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

November is in the spring in Zambezi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zambezi with around 143mm 5.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Zambezi weather in November »

December

Zambezi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 212mm 5.8hrs 13.3hrs

December in Zambezi is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the summer in Zambezi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zambezi with around 212mm 8.3 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Zambezi weather stats

Zambezi weather statistics
Hottest month: October 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.4hrs
Coldest month: June 26.6°C 79.9°F
Wettest month: January 227mm 8.9ins
Warmest sea: March 28°C 82.4°F
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