Best Time to Visit Zambia for Hiking

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Outdoor activities Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, October, May

Avoid

January, February, March, November, December

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Weather

17°C – 25°C

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The best time to visit Zambia for hiking is April, October, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Zambia, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zambia

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	41Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	—	224	—	—	wet
February	42Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	—	198	—	—	wet
March	56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	—	155	—	—	wet
April	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	—	51	—	—	shoulder
May	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	—	5	—	—	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	—	0	—	—	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	—	0	—	—	dry
August	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	—	0	—	—	dry
September	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	—	4	—	—	dry
October	73Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	—	32	—	—	dry
November	57Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	—	112	—	—	shoulder
December	39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	—	225	—	—	wet