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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

May, August, September

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Avoid

January, February, March, November, December

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Weather

17°C – 25°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Zambia for a sun and beach holiday is May, August, September.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zambia

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°224
February
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°198
March
52Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°155
April
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°51
May
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°5
June
95Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°0
July
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°0
August
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°0
September
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°4
October
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°32
November
70Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°112
December
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°225

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Zambia

When is the best time to visit Zambia for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Zambia for sun & beach is typically in May, August, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Zambia?

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Rainy season typically: December–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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