Zambia weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Zambia is expected to be 24°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Zambia (Lusaka) for more weather parameters.

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Thursday 25th December 2025 GMT

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The 5-day weather forecast for Zambia (Lusaka) is provided by the Swiss meteorological agency, meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Below are the detailed weather forecasts for Zambia for the next 5 days. The forecasts shown are for Lusaka and may not represent the whole of Zambia. Browse more destinations in Zambia to view more weather forecasts.

Zambia weather for Saturday 27th December 2025

Expect isolated thunderstorms in Zambia with a maximum temperature of 24°C, maximum UV of 6 (High) and 4 hours of bright sunshine. There are 10-20 mm of rainfall expected with 92% chance of some rain and a light breeze of 7 kph from the east.

  • 24°C maximum temperature24
    °C maximum temperature
  • 18°C minimum temperature18
    °C minimum temperature
  • Isolated thunderstorms
    isolated thunderstorms
  • 4 hours of bright sunshine4
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 6 (High)6
    UV index (High)
  • 92% chance of some rain92
    % chance of some rain
  • 10-20 mm of rainfall expected<20
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 24°C wind chill24
    °C wind chill
  • Light breeze of 7 kph from the East7
    kph wind from E

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Zambia weather for Sunday 28th December 2025

Expect isolated thunderstorms in Zambia with a maximum temperature of 25°C, maximum UV of 9 (Very High) and 4 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 73% chance of some rain and a gentle breeze of 14 kph from the east.

  • 25°C maximum temperature25
    °C maximum temperature
  • 18°C minimum temperature18
    °C minimum temperature
  • Isolated thunderstorms
    isolated thunderstorms
  • 4 hours of bright sunshine4
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 9 (Very High)9
    UV index (Very High)
  • 73% chance of some rain73
    % chance of some rain
  • 2-5 mm of rainfall expected<5
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 25°C wind chill25
    °C wind chill
  • Gentle breeze of 14 kph from the East14
    kph wind from E

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Zambia weather for Monday 29th December 2025

Expect scattered clouds in Zambia with a maximum temperature of 26°C, low levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 11 (Extreme) and 7 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 16 kph from the east.

  • 26°C maximum temperature26
    °C maximum temperature
  • 17°C minimum temperature17
    °C minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 7 hours of bright sunshine7
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 11 (Extreme)11
    UV index (Extreme)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • Low heat & humidityL
    low heat & humidity
  • Gentle breeze of 16 kph from the East16
    kph wind from E

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Zambia weather for Tuesday 30th December 2025

Expect isolated thunderstorms in Zambia with a maximum temperature of 25°C, maximum UV of 6 (High) and 7 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 71% chance of some rain and a gentle breeze of 16 kph from the east.

  • 25°C maximum temperature25
    °C maximum temperature
  • 17°C minimum temperature17
    °C minimum temperature
  • Isolated thunderstorms
    isolated thunderstorms
  • 7 hours of bright sunshine7
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 6 (High)6
    UV index (High)
  • 71% chance of some rain71
    % chance of some rain
  • 2-5 mm of rainfall expected<5
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Gentle breeze of 16 kph from the East16
    kph wind from E

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Zambia weather for Wednesday 31st December 2025

Expect isolated thunderstorms in Zambia with a maximum temperature of 22°C, maximum UV of 11+ (Extreme) and 5 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 82% chance of some rain and a gentle breeze of 15 kph from the east.

  • 22°C maximum temperature22
    °C maximum temperature
  • 17°C minimum temperature17
    °C minimum temperature
  • Isolated thunderstorms
    isolated thunderstorms
  • 5 hours of bright sunshine5
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme)11
    UV index (Extreme)
  • 82% chance of some rain82
    % chance of some rain
  • 2-5 mm of rainfall expected<5
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Gentle breeze of 15 kph from the East15
    kph wind from E

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