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When to go · Siavonga

Siavonga in October

Great month. Inside Siavonga's best window: Apr–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 18°C (64°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Zambia overall
Prices
High
Zambia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Siavonga

Inside Siavonga's best window: Apr–Oct.

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Siavonga in this guide.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SiavongaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Zambia overall
Medium
Prices · Zambia overall
High

Zambia overall: 'Suicide month': 40 °C in the valleys; peak game; falls low.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Siavonga, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Apr: 35 °C (95 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    Apr: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Apr: 0

October: Inside Siavonga's best window: Apr–Oct.

April: Inside Siavonga's best window: Apr–Oct.

Siavonga: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Across Zambia in October →