Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Zambia in October
In October, average daytime highs across the 24 cities listed in Zambia range from 28.1°C in Nchelenge to 34.5°C in Mongu. Monthly rainfall ranges from 10 mm in Kabwe to 59 mm in Nchelenge.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
October in Zambia
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 30.5°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 15 | 3.3 |
| Kitwe | 32.0°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 17 | 3.6 |
| Ndola | 31.3°C18.8°C | 18.8°C | 16 | 3.2 |
| Chipata | 30.8°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 18 | 3.4 |
| Solwezi | 31.0°C18.4°C | 18.4°C | 31 | 5.8 |
| Kabwe | 31.2°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 10 | 2.2 |
| Chingola | 30.8°C19.1°C | 19.1°C | 17 | 3.4 |
| Luanshya | 31.6°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 13 | 2.7 |
| Kasama | 30.6°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 18 | 3.6 |
| Livingstone | 34.2°C20.3°C | 20.3°C | 11 | 2.9 |
| Mansa | 31.3°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 18 | 3.3 |
| Mufulira | 31.6°C19.7°C | 19.7°C | 17 | 3.6 |
| Chunga | 31.1°C19.6°C | 19.6°C | 11 | 2.4 |
| Chililabombwe | 31.4°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 23 | 4.2 |
| Mongu | 34.5°C20.6°C | 20.6°C | 24 | 5.0 |
| Mazabuka | 32.5°C20.7°C | 20.7°C | 13 | 2.4 |
| Kafue | 32.0°C20.1°C | 20.1°C | 13 | 2.9 |
| Kalulushi | 31.4°C18.9°C | 18.9°C | 17 | 3.6 |
| Choma | 30.0°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 15 | 3.1 |
| Namalombwe | 30.9°C19.4°C | 19.4°C | 15 | 3.3 |
| Nakonde | 28.7°C15.8°C | 15.8°C | 20 | 4.8 |
| Kapiri Mposhi | 30.6°C18.7°C | 18.7°C | 13 | 2.7 |
| Madido | 30.6°C19.3°C | 19.3°C | 11 | 2.4 |
| Nchelenge | 28.1°C23.8°C | 23.8°C | 59 | 11.7 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.