Luangwa Weather in December

What's the weather like in Luangwa (Lusaka) in December 2024?

The climate in Luangwa during December can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

December is in the summer in Luangwa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Luangwa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.1°C 89.7°F
Nightly temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Average temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 176 mm 6.9 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 26.6°C 79.8°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Luangwa with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Luangwa

Luangwa average temperature in December

December rainfall

Luangwa average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Luangwa average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Luangwa in December 2024.

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Luangwa weather stats

Luangwa weather statistics
Hottest month: October 35.2°C 95.4°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 27.7°C 81.9°F
Wettest month: February 195mm 7.7ins
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