Zambia
Plan a visit or move to Zambia with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Zambia month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zambia are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 233 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2 | 17.9 | 233 | 9.0 |
| February | 25.7 | 18.0 | 152 | 9.9 |
| March | 25.7 | 17.5 | 90 | 10.6 |
| April | 25.1 | 16.2 | 25 | 10.6 |
| May | 24.0 | 14.1 | 3 | 10.9 |
| June | 22.2 | 12.1 | 1 | 10.5 |
| July | 22.2 | 11.6 | 1 | 10.5 |
| August | 25.8 | 14.1 | 0 | 11.3 |
| September | 29.3 | 17.3 | 1 | 11.7 |
| October | 31.1 | 19.4 | 11 | 11.6 |
| November | 29.4 | 19.4 | 88 | 10.8 |
| December | 27.3 | 18.6 | 143 | 10.0 |
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01 · OverviewZambia, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Zambia took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Zambia
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Zambia
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Zambia
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06 · TravelTravelling through Zambia
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Zambia
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Zambia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zambia
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka, and the total national population is estimated at 17,351,822.
02 · Q&AWhere is Zambia located and what is its total area?
Zambia is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 752,614 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Zambia?
The official currency is Kwacha (ZMW) and the recognized languages include en-ZM, bem, loz, lun, lue, ny, toi.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Zambia?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Zambia include Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Chipata, Solwezi.
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