When is the best time to go to Lusaka
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lusaka, 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.
Average temperatures in Lusaka
Lusaka weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lusaka 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 216mm | 5.9hrs | 13.7hrs |
The climate in Lusaka during January can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lusaka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Lusaka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lusaka with around 216mm 8.5 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 180mm | 6.3hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Lusaka is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lusaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Lusaka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lusaka with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 85mm | 7.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Lusaka is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lusaka.
March is in the fall / autumn in Lusaka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lusaka with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 30mm | 9.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
Lusaka's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lusaka, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Lusaka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lusaka with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 4mm | 9.4hrs | 12.2hrs |
May is a very dry month in Lusaka and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lusaka, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Lusaka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lusaka with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 0mm | 9.7hrs | 13.7hrs |
The climate in Lusaka during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lusaka, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Lusaka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lusaka 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 0mm | 9.8hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Lusaka is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lusaka, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Lusaka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lusaka 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 0mm | 10.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Lusaka is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lusaka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Lusaka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lusaka 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 1mm | 10hrs | 12.5hrs |
Lusaka's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lusaka, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Lusaka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lusaka with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 16mm | 9.4hrs | 12.2hrs |
October is a dry month in Lusaka and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lusaka.
October is in the spring in Lusaka and is typically the 3rd 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lusaka with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 90mm | 7.8hrs | 13.7hrs |
Lusaka's weather in November is typically hot and a little damp in nature.
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 Lusaka.
November is in the spring in Lusaka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lusaka with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 199mm | 6.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Lusaka is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lusaka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Lusaka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lusaka with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a 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.
Other monthly averages
Lusaka weather stats
| Hottest month: | October | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 22.8°C 73°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 216mm 8.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
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