The weather in April in Zambia
It's warm in April in Zambia with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.
Looking for great weather? April is a good time to be in Zambia. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Zambia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2014, Zambia reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Rainfall amount
In April, there is an average of 47 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in April for Zambia
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Zambia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
| Zambia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 17°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 22°C |
| Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 47 mm | 81 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 11 days |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Zambia with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Zambia is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Zambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Zambia
Temperature in April in Zambia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Zambia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in April in Zambia
Total precipitation in April in Zambia over the years
Daily UV index in April in Zambia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Zambia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in April in Zambia
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A few showers in the afternoon, but mostly clear and dry. The high temperatures could be stressful, but the evenings were pleasant.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Zambia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zambia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.