Which is the hottest month in Lusaka?

The hottest time of year in Lusaka is normally October. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lusaka?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Lusaka with 216mm on average. There are normally 17 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lusaka?

The sunniest time of year in Lusaka is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 84% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Lusaka

Q: When is the best time to visit Lusaka?

The best time to visit Lusaka is August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Find the best time to visit Lusaka and plan your perfect trip in 2025/2026. Get holiday inspiration, weather guides, travel advice and find great deals.

Lusaka by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Recommended for Zambia

Hostelworld: Top deals on accommodation

Sale

Explore cheap accommodation around the world
Choose from over 36,000 properties across the globe
Get instant confirmation & 24/7 customer service

Go to Hostelworld deal >>

View all Hostelworld offers

When is the best time to visit Lusaka?

The best time to visit Lusaka is August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

Change the criteria to reflect your weather preferences.

4
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
4.5
Apr
4.5
May
4.5
Jun
4.5
Jul
5
Aug
4.5
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

Change criteria

Max Day Temperature (°C)

26
Jan
26
Feb
28
Mar
26
Apr
25
May
23
Jun
23
Jul
26
Aug
29
Sep
31
Oct
29
Nov
27
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
Jan
6
Feb
7
Mar
9
Apr
9
May
9
Jun
9
Jul
10
Aug
10
Sep
9
Oct
8
Nov
6
Dec

Best time to visit

Destination

Daytime temperature

Sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for Zambia (Lusaka) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)