October weather forecast
Zambia

October in Zambia marks the peak of the dry season, with nearly no rainfall throughout the country. This dry condition is experienced uniformly across Zambia, from the northern areas like Muchinga Province to the southern regions, making October one of the driest months of the year.

Temperatures in October continue to climb. Morning and evening temperatures average around 16°C (60.8°F), while daytime temperatures can peak at 33°C (91.4°F), making it one of the hottest months of the year. Lusaka, the capital city, also experiences similar temperature averages and sees virtually no rainfall.

When compared to September, October maintains similar temperature averages, but it is slightly hotter, especially during the daytime, while rainfall remains virtually absent. This trend of dry and hot weather usually continues until the onset of the rainy season in mid-November. The landscapes are predominantly brown, particularly in the Luangwa Valley and similar regions, due to the prolonged dry season.

October is one of the hottest months in Zambia's warm season. The absence of rain and the high temperatures make it an excellent time for wildlife spotting as animals congregate around the few remaining water sources.

The persistent dry conditions ensure smooth travel across the country, with excellent road conditions, even in the rural areas. However, due to the high daytime temperatures and cool mornings and evenings, travellers should pack a mix of light clothing for the day and warm clothing for the early mornings and evenings when planning their visit to Zambia in October.

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• Lusaka - October »
  In Lusaka, Zambia, October is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low of 18.5°C (65.3°F). Temperature records mark October as the warmest month, with highs averaging 32.6°C (90.7°F) and lows at 18.5°C (65.3°F).
• Kitwe - October »
  Kitwe, Zambia, reaches its average highest temperatures in October, measuring 33.5°C (92.3°F) at the peak and 19.1°C (66.4°F) at the lowest. September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kitwe, Zambia.
• Ndola - October »
  With an average high-temperature of 33.5°C (92.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F), October is the warmest month in Ndola. On the first day of October in Ndola, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:01.
• Kabwe - October »
  October is the warmest month in Kabwe, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F). October, with average temperatures reaching a high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and a low of 17.1°C (62.8°F), is the warmest month in Kabwe.
• Chingola - October »
  In Chingola in October, during 5.5 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. October is Chingola's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and lows of 19°C (66.2°F).
• Mufulira - October »
  October registers as the month with the highest average temperatures in Mufulira, reaching 33.3°C (91.9°F) at its peak and 18.7°C (65.7°F) at the lowest. In Mufulira in October, during 4.7 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Luanshya - October »
  Despite higher temperatures and increasing rainfall, October boasts of the longest sunshine hours, maintaining the vibrant cityscape of Luanshya. Luanshya's October weather reaches an average high of 33.6°C (92.5°F) and an average low of 19°C (66.2°F), making it the warmest month.
• Livingstone - October »
  October is the hottest month in Livingstone with daytime temperatures reaching an average high of 35.7°C (96.3°F). October has the most sunshine of the year in Livingstone with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.
• Kasama - October »
  October is the warmest month in Kasama exhibiting average temperatures of 32.1°C (89.8°F) at the peak and 18.4°C (65.1°F) at the base. January through May, October through December are months with rainfall in Kasama, Zambia.
• Chipata - October »
  On the first day of October in Chipata sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 17:45. October is the month when Chipata's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
• Mazabuka - October »
  The month with the most sunshine in Mazabuka is October, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine. In Mazabuka, October is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and a low of 20.2°C (68.4°F).