The weather in February in Zambia

It's warm in February in Zambia with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 19°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February 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 32°C in 2019, Zambia reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In February, there is an average of 249 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in February for Zambia

Click on any day in February 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.

February weather comparison

  Zambia New York
Average temperature 28°C 6°C
Max. temperature 29°C 10°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 249 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 27 days 11 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Zambia with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Zambia is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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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The climate in Zambia is based on weather data from Lusaka. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Zambia to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Zambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Zambia

Temperature in February in Zambia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February 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 February in Zambia

Total precipitation in February in Zambia over the years

Daily UV index in February in Zambia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February 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.

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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.