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Best time to visit Zambia
By region
When to visit Zambia
May–October is dry and best for safaris; walking safaris peak June–October. Victoria Falls is fullest March–June. November–April is hot and rainy, with lush scenery.
Best months across Zambia
Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.
| Place | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | ★ 28° | ★ 26° | ★ 26° | ★ 30° | ★ 34° | ★ 36° | ★ 35° | 32° |
| Lusaka | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | ★ 26° | ★ 24° | ★ 24° | ★ 27° | ★ 31° | 33° | 31° | 27° |
Weather & best time by place
Sources
- NASA POWER climatology
- US State Department travel advisory
- Zambia Department of Immigration
- Zambia Tourism Agency
- UK FCDO travel advice: Zambia
- World Bank open data
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