June is characterized by a complete cessation of rainfall across
Zambia, signaling a full immersion into the dry season. There is virtually no precipitation, making it one of the driest months of the year. The entire country, from the northernmost regions like the Northern Province to the southern areas, experiences this drought period.
Temperatures in June start to fall noticeably, especially during the early mornings and evenings. The country experiences average temperatures as low as 9°C (48.2°F) in the mornings and evenings, while the daytime temperatures hover around a comfortable 24°C (75.2°F). Lusaka, the capital city, experiences similar temperature averages, with virtually no rainfall.
When compared to
May, June experiences further cooling, particularly noticeable in the mornings and evenings, and there continues to be virtually no rainfall. This dry and cool trend persists into
July. Despite the absence of rains, the landscape, particularly in regions like Luangwa Valley, remains somewhat green due to the substantial rainfall of the preceding months.
Even though June falls within Zambia's warm season, it is not one of the hottest months. The absence of rain and the mild temperatures make this a perfect time for outdoor activities such as wildlife safaris. Animals are more likely to congregate around the remaining water sources, making sightings more predictable and frequent.
Given the dry conditions, travel across the country becomes much more manageable, with good road conditions even in rural areas. However, the chilly morning and evening temperatures necessitate that travelers pack appropriate warm clothing for their Zambian adventure in June.
- Lusaka - June »
The month with the least sunshine in Lusaka is June, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine. With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year in Lusaka, Zambia. - Kitwe - June »
The months with the lowest UV index in Kitwe are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year in Kitwe, Zambia. - Ndola - June »
The months with the lowest UV index in Ndola, Zambia, are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The month with the shortest days in Ndola is June, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. - Kabwe - June »
June is the last month it rains in Kabwe, Zambia. With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year in Kabwe, Zambia. - Chingola - June »
The months with the lowest UV index in Chingola are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year in Chingola. - Mufulira - June »
The month with the shortest days in Mufulira is June, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. On the first day of June in Mufulira, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:47. - Luanshya - June »
January, February and June mark Luanshya's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F). January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Luanshya. - Livingstone - June »
The month with the lowest UV index in Livingstone is June, with an average maximum UV index of 5. On the first day of June in Livingstone sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:48. - Kasama - June »
June is the driest month in Kasama, Zambia recording no rainfall. On the first day of June in Kasama, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:40. - Chipata - June »
In Chipata during June, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. June has the shortest days of the year in Chipata with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. - Mazabuka - June »
With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year in Mazabuka. During 1.6 rainfall days, in June, Mazabuka aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.