When is the best time to go to Lukulu

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lukulu, Zambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Lukulu weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lukulu are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Lukulu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 231mm 6.3hrs 13.6hrs

The weather in January in Lukulu is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lukulu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Lukulu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lukulu with around 231mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lukulu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 203mm 6.2hrs 13.3hrs

February in Lukulu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lukulu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Lukulu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lukulu with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lukulu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 148mm 7.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Lukulu is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lukulu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Lukulu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lukulu with around 148mm 5.8 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lukulu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 33mm 9.2hrs 12.5hrs

Lukulu's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lukulu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Lukulu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lukulu with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lukulu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 3mm 10.3hrs 12.2hrs

May is a very dry month in Lukulu and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lukulu, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Lukulu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lukulu with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lukulu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 1mm 10.1hrs 13.6hrs

June in Lukulu is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lukulu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Lukulu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lukulu with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Lukulu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 0mm 10.2hrs 13.3hrs

July in Lukulu is generally arid with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lukulu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Lukulu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lukulu with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lukulu weather in July »

August

Lukulu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 0mm 10.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Lukulu is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lukulu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Lukulu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lukulu with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lukulu weather in August »

September

Lukulu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 3mm 9.8hrs 12.5hrs

Lukulu's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lukulu, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Lukulu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lukulu with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lukulu weather in September »

October

Lukulu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 31mm 8.7hrs 12.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Lukulu and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lukulu.

October is in the spring in Lukulu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lukulu with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Lukulu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 117mm 7.1hrs 13.6hrs

November in Lukulu is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lukulu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Lukulu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lukulu with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Lukulu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 199mm 6.2hrs 13.3hrs

December in Lukulu is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lukulu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Lukulu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lukulu with around 199mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Lukulu weather stats

Lukulu weather statistics
Hottest month: October 33.3°C 91.9°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.5hrs
Coldest month: June 26.6°C 79.9°F
Wettest month: January 231mm 9.1ins
Warmest sea: March 27.3°C 81.1°F
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