Lusaka Weather in May
What's the weather like in Lusaka (Lusaka) in May 2026?
The climate in Lusaka during May can be summarized as warm and very dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Lusaka and is typically the 3rd 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.
| Daytime temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.4°C 52.5°F |
| Average temperature | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 4 mm 0.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 0 days |
| Sea temperature | 25.7°C 78.2°F |
| Humidity | 64% |
| Windspeed | 6.1kph 4 mph |
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.
May temperatures in Lusaka
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Lusaka in May 2025.
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 |
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