Lower Zambezi in December

December is outside the preferred season for Lower Zambezi; most visitors choose August to October.

Weather in Lower Zambezi in December

Average highs in December are around 33°C, dropping to about 23°C at night. This is the rainy season, so expect frequent showers and occasionally harder roads.

What happens in December

Most lodges close during the rains and generally operate from about April to November.

Experience quality this month is 2 out of 5, and visitor levels are very quiet. The best period overall is August to October.

What to pack

• light cotton clothing, a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
• a rain jacket and a dry bag for your camera
• insect repellent and long sleeves for the evening
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Lower Zambezi through the year

Other good choices in December

• Bwindi Uganda
• Volcanoes Rwanda
• Akagera Rwanda
• Amboseli Kenya
• Lake Manyara Tanzania
• Lake Nakuru Kenya

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Sources: Zambia Tourism - Lower Zambezi National Park · Climates to Travel (1991-2020 normals) - Kariba (Zambezi valley proxy)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.