Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Zambia in December
In December, average daytime highs across the 24 cities listed in Zambia range from 24.8°C in Nakonde to 29.0°C in Livingstone. Monthly rainfall ranges from 169 mm in Mazabuka to 278 mm in Solwezi.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
December in Zambia
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 25.9°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 228 | 24.5 |
| Kitwe | 26.2°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 256 | 27.7 |
| Ndola | 25.6°C17.5°C | 17.5°C | 262 | 27.0 |
| Chipata | 27.0°C18.8°C | 18.8°C | 240 | 25.2 |
| Solwezi | 25.3°C16.7°C | 16.7°C | 278 | 28.3 |
| Kabwe | 26.4°C18.4°C | 18.4°C | 211 | 23.3 |
| Chingola | 25.4°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 249 | 27.3 |
| Luanshya | 26.0°C17.9°C | 17.9°C | 228 | 26.0 |
| Kasama | 25.8°C16.7°C | 16.7°C | 267 | 26.2 |
| Livingstone | 29.0°C20.0°C | 20.0°C | 181 | 20.6 |
| Mansa | 25.7°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 241 | 26.3 |
| Mufulira | 25.9°C17.8°C | 17.8°C | 256 | 27.8 |
| Chunga | 26.5°C18.5°C | 18.5°C | 192 | 23.0 |
| Chililabombwe | 25.7°C17.8°C | 17.8°C | 266 | 28.2 |
| Mongu | 27.8°C19.5°C | 19.5°C | 232 | 25.0 |
| Mazabuka | 27.6°C19.4°C | 19.4°C | 169 | 21.8 |
| Kafue | 27.4°C19.5°C | 19.5°C | 232 | 23.6 |
| Kalulushi | 25.8°C17.5°C | 17.5°C | 253 | 26.8 |
| Choma | 25.4°C17.7°C | 17.7°C | 199 | 22.8 |
| Namalombwe | 26.2°C18.4°C | 18.4°C | 228 | 24.5 |
| Nakonde | 24.8°C15.9°C | 15.9°C | 249 | 25.2 |
| Kapiri Mposhi | 26.0°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 226 | 24.5 |
| Madido | 26.1°C18.5°C | 18.5°C | 192 | 23.0 |
| Nchelenge | 25.4°C22.1°C | 22.1°C | 246 | 28.8 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.