September weather forecast
Zambia

September in Zambia sees the dry season persisting, with virtually no rainfall across the country. Both the northern regions such as the Copperbelt Province and the southern regions experience these dry conditions, marking September as one of the driest months of the year.

Temperatures in September continue to rise. Morning and evening temperatures average around 14°C (57.2°F), while daytime temperatures can reach up to 31°C (87.8°F), making it one of the hottest months of the year. In Lusaka, the capital city, these temperature averages hold consistent, with negligible rainfall.

When compared to August, September experiences a significant increase in temperature, particularly during the day, while rainfall remains virtually absent. This trend of dry and hot weather continues into October. The landscapes are dominantly brown, particularly in regions like the Luangwa Valley, due to the prolonged dry spell.

Even though September falls within Zambia's warm season, it is one of the hottest months. The absence of rain and the high temperatures make this a perfect time for activities such as wildlife safaris. As water resources become even scarcer, animals are more likely to concentrate around the remaining water sources, enhancing wildlife sighting opportunities.

The continuous dry conditions facilitate easy travel across the country, with road conditions typically good, even in rural areas. However, due to the significant rise in daytime temperatures but cool mornings and evenings, travellers should pack a combination of light clothing for the day and warm clothing for early mornings and evenings for their visit to Zambia in September.

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• Lusaka - September »
  September is the least humid month with an average relative humidity of 35%. With an average relative humidity of 35%, September is the least humid month in Lusaka, Zambia.
• Kitwe - September »
  September in Kitwe, Zambia brings a slight increase in temperature, marking it as the hottest month of the year. September is the least humid month in Kitwe, Zambia, with an average relative humidity of 30%.
• Ndola - September »
  September in Ndola brings the highest temperature for the year, soaring up to 33.5°C (92.3°F), marking a distinct transition towards the hotter season. September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ndola, Zambia.
• Kabwe - September »
  In September, the average relative humidity in Kabwe is 40.7%. Kabwe's transition into September brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 26.1°C (79°F) in August to a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F).
• Chingola - September »
  The least humid month in Chingola is September, with an average relative humidity of 30%. On the last day of September, in Chingola sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.
• Mufulira - September »
  With an average relative humidity of 30%, September is the least humid month in Mufulira, Zambia. The least humid month in Mufulira is September, with an average relative humidity of 30%.
• Luanshya - September »
  With an average relative humidity of 30%, September is the least humid month in Luanshya, Zambia. In Luanshya, Zambia, rain does not fall in June through September.
• Livingstone - September »
  September is the least humid month in Livingstone, with an average relative humidity of 24%. September in Livingstone witnesses a significant shift in weather patterns as temperatures begin to rise, indicating the arrival of summer.
• Kasama - September »
  September is the least humid month in Kasama, Zambia, with an average relative humidity of 40%. September presents a continuation of the dry spell in Kasama, Zambia with no recorded rainfall till the end of the month.
• Chipata - September »
  With an average relative humidity of 39%, September is the least humid month in Chipata. The interval between August and September witnesses a rise in temperatures, resulting in some of the hottest weather conditions in the calendar year for Chipata, Zambia.
• Mazabuka - September »
  On the last day of September, in Mazabuka sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:05 CAT. On the first day of September in Mazabuka, Zambia, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:03.