Lusaka Weather in May
Zambia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (81°F)
Avg low12°C (54°F)
Rainfall3 mm (0.1 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect hot days in Lusaka in May: the average high is 27°C (81°F) and the average low is 12°C (54°F). The month is very dry, with about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Lusaka?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Lusaka. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (81°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 53% |
| Cloud cover | 23% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.2 km/h |
| vs April | About as warm as April, with 23 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Lusaka in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Lusaka weather in other months
Jan25°C / 17°C239 mmPoorFeb26°C / 17°C144 mmPoorMar27°C / 16°C86 mmGoodApr28°C / 15°C26 mmExcellentMay27°C / 12°C3 mmExcellentJun25°C / 10°C1 mmExcellentJul25°C / 9°C0 mmExcellentAug28°C / 12°C0 mmExcellentSep32°C / 15°C1 mmGoodOct34°C / 19°C10 mmGoodNov32°C / 19°C78 mmGoodDec28°C / 18°C225 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit LusakaJune →
Nearby in May
- Victoria Falls29°C · 3 mm
- Harare24°C · 9 mm
- Lubumbashi26°C · 5 mm
- Lilongwe25°C · 6 mm
- Gaborone26°C · 8 mm
- Pretoria24°C · 14 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.