Zambia in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Zambia in october 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for the month of october for most popular cities in Zambia. These predictions are statistics for the month of october from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in october in Lusaka
perfect weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
76°F
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
12%
2%
2%
Weather at 12pm
92°F
Clear/Sunny
84% of time
13%
3%
1%
Weather at 6pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
84% of time
9%
7%
2%
Weather at 3am
67°F
85%
12%
2%
2%
Where to go in Zambia in october?
Where to go in Zambia in october: destination map
perfect weather
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Where to go in each region in october?
| East of Zambia (South Luangwa National Park, Mpika...) | 88°F to 97°F | 1 à 2 days | perfect weather |
| North of Zambia (Kitwe, Kasama, Nchelenge...) | 92°F to 95°F | 1 à 9 days | perfect weather* |
| South of Zambia (Lusaka, Livingstone, Victoria Falls...) | 94°F to 99°F | 0 à 1 days | good weather* |
| West of Zambia (Kafue National Park, Mongu, Sesheke...) | 97°F to 99°F | 1 à 2 days | good weather* |
Where should you go in Zambia in october when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Zambia in october ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
On the month of october the weather is just perfect in Zambia, but only in a few cities: in South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Kasama, Kitwe and Kafue National Park. Around these cities, the conditions are right to savor fully your vacations: the sun is guaranteed, rainfall is scarce and the humidity is not too high. It is therefore the ideal month to go to these cities!
Apart from of South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Kasama, Kitwe and Kafue National Park, the weather is still good in Siavonga, Mongu, Livingstone and Victoria Falls. In these cities, temperatures are suitable and allow you enjoy the sun and sightseeing in good conditions.
Climate in Zambia in october
Climate in Lusaka in october
In october, maximum temperature is 94°F and minimum temperature is 76°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is burning in that area in october. It almost never rains during this month. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain throughout your trip!
With a perfect climate, october is an advisable time to go in this locality.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 94°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 44% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 9% | ||
| Length of day | 12:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Kafue National Park in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Kafue National Park is 86°F (maximum temperature is 97°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is very hot in that locality in this month. With just 0.7in over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem during your journey.
With ideal weather conditions, october is a recommended month to go in that area in Zambia.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 97°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 42% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 12:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Kitwe in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Kitwe is 85°F (maximum temperature is 95°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is burning there in this month. With just 1.1in over 1 days, rain may be scarce during your vacations.
With ideal weather conditions, october is an advisable time to go there.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||
| Humidity | 44% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 9% | ||
| Length of day | 12:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Livingstone in october
In october, maximum temperature is 99°F and minimum temperature is 81°F (for an average temperature of 90°F). The climate is very hot in this city in this month. does not rain (or really exceptionally) during the month of october. You will not get wet during your stay!
With a good climate, the month of october is a recommended month to go in this city in Zambia.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 90°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 99°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 34% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 12:29 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in South Luangwa National Park in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 97°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 88°F). The climate is very hot in this location in the month of october. With about 0.8in over 1 days, rain may be scarce throughout your trip.
With ideal weather conditions, october is an advisable month to go in this locality.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 97°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 45% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 12% | ||
| Length of day | 12:23 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in Zambia in october
| Lusaka in october | perfect weather |
| Kafue National Park in october | perfect weather |
| Kitwe in october | perfect weather |
| Livingstone in october | good weather |
| South Luangwa National Park in october | perfect weather |
| Victoria Falls in october | good weather |
| Kasama in october | perfect weather |
| Mongu in october | good weather |
| Siavonga in october | perfect weather |
| Kansanshi in october | perfect weather |
| Mansa in october | perfect weather |
| Mpika in october | perfect weather |
| Nchelenge in october | good weather |
| Samfya in october | perfect weather |
| Sesheke in october | good weather |
Weather data for Zambia in october:
Weather data for Zambia in october is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Zambia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Zambia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Zambia.