SeasonMapZambia in October
October is Zambia's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 3 destinations average 57/100, led by Lusaka at 82 — 31°C and 2 rainy days — while Mfuwe is warmer at 37°C and scores 40.
#12 of 12 months for Zambia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Zambia in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lusaka | City | 31°C | 10 mm · 2 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 2 | Livingstone | National park | 34°C | 9 mm · 2 days | 50 tier D | — |
| 3 | Mfuwe | National park | 37°C | 7 mm · 2 days | 40 tier F | — |
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 October 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 October
- The falls run dry · Livingstone · 1 Sep – 31 Dec (usually)
- Independence Day · Lusaka · 21–27 Oct (usually)
- Elephants at Mfuwe Lodge · Mfuwe · 20 Oct – 15 Dec (usually)