Best Time to Visit Kasama, Northern, Zambia
Kasama is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Kasama for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 17.7°C / 63.9°F in July to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in October, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 271 mm / 10.7 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kasama, Northern, Zambia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kasama's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 19.4°C66.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.8°C64°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.7°C63.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.5°C67.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22.2°C72°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.3°C73.9°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kasama?
The best time to visit Kasama for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 23.3°C / 73.9°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kasama's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kasama?
The rainy season at Kasama, Northern runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 97 mm / 3.8 in. The wettest single month is January (271 mm / 10.7 in).
What is the driest month in Kasama?
The driest month in Kasama is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.8°C / 64°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kasama?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kasama — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 271 mm / 10.7 in in January, and the coldest month averages 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
Is Kasama climate different from Zambia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kasama figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Zambia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kasama specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.