Best time to visit Lusaka

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When is the best time to visit Lusaka?

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

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lusaka26
    Jan
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lusaka26
    Feb
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lusaka28
    Mar
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lusaka26
    Apr
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lusaka25
    May
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lusaka23
    Jun
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lusaka23
    Jul
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lusaka26
    Aug
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lusaka29
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lusaka31
    Oct
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lusaka29
    Nov
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lusaka27
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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.

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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.

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