SeasonMapZambia in December
December is Zambia's 9th-best month (rank 9 of 12): its 3 destinations average 62/100, led by Lusaka at 71 — 29°C and 20 rainy days — while Livingstone is warmer at 33°C and scores 64.
#9 of 12 months for Zambia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Zambia in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lusaka | City | 29°C | 183 mm · 20 days | 71 tier B | — |
| 2 | Livingstone | National park | 33°C | 176 mm · 18 days | 64 tier C | — |
| 3 | Mfuwe | National park | 32°C | 193 mm · 19 days | 50 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Zambia in December
- The falls run dry · Livingstone · 1 Sep – 31 Dec (usually)
- Festive season peak · Livingstone · 18 Dec – 5 Jan (usually)
- Elephants at Mfuwe Lodge · Mfuwe · 20 Oct – 15 Dec (usually)