Best Time to Visit Lusaka
Zambia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, April to August is the best time to visit Lusaka. October is the hottest month, with average highs of 34°C (93°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 9°C (49°F). The rainy season runs over December to February; January is the wettest month with about 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain. January is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Lusaka weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C 78°F | 17°C 63°F | 239 mm | 25 | 83% | 2.5 | Poor 3.5 |
| February | 26°C 78°F | 17°C 63°F | 144 mm | 20 | 83% | 3.6 | Poor 3.9 |
| March | 27°C 80°F | 16°C 62°F | 86 mm | 15 | 79% | 5.1 | Good 6.8 |
| April | 28°C 82°F | 15°C 58°F | 26 mm | 6 | 67% | 7.5 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 27°C 81°F | 12°C 54°F | 3 mm | 1 | 53% | 9.6 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 25°C 78°F | 10°C 50°F | 1 mm | 0 | 49% | 9.3 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 25°C 77°F | 9°C 49°F | 0 mm | 0 | 48% | 9.5 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 28°C 83°F | 12°C 53°F | 0 mm | 0 | 40% | 10.8 | Excellent 9.9 |
| September | 32°C 89°F | 15°C 60°F | 1 mm | 0 | 34% | 11.1 | Good 7.8 |
| October | 34°C 93°F | 19°C 65°F | 10 mm | 2 | 36% | 9.7 | Good 6.5 |
| November | 32°C 89°F | 19°C 66°F | 78 mm | 12 | 53% | 5.3 | Good 6.5 |
| December | 28°C 82°F | 18°C 64°F | 225 mm | 22 | 73% | 3.3 | Fair 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lusaka?
The best time to visit Lusaka is April to August, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Lusaka?
October is the hottest month in Lusaka, with an average high of 34°C (93°F).
What is the coldest month in Lusaka?
July is the coldest month in Lusaka, with an average low of 9°C (49°F).
What is the rainiest month in Lusaka?
January is the wettest month, with about 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain. August is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
When is the rainy season in Lusaka?
The rainy season in Lusaka is December to February.
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- Harare399 km · best April to September
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- Lilongwe613 km · best May to August
- Gaborone1058 km · best April to August
- Pretoria1150 km · best April to September
- Mbuji-Mayi1151 km · best May
- Johannesburg1201 km · best April to May and August to October
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