Best year time to visit Lusaka

General weather information about Lusaka

Average annual temperature is 21.3 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 36.6 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 8.6 °C

Number of sunny days: 218 days

Number of rainy days: 147 days

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* Weather data for Lusaka Zambia is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Lusaka air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)26.327.928.528.228.827.829.032.233.836.635.234.6
Average daytime temperature (°C)23.925.525.825.826.025.022.325.230.832.231.729.6
Average temperature (°C)19.820.820.920.319.919.016.519.124.225.925.224.0
Average night temperature (°C)17.217.416.815.914.913.911.513.918.320.219.619.4
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)16.316.314.613.113.110.38.610.013.615.816.217.4

Lusaka monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)13.012.012.011.011.011.011.011.012.012.012.013.0
Daylight mean duration (h)12.912.612.211.711.411.211.311.612.012.412.813.0
Daylight minimum duration (h)12.012.011.011.011.011.011.011.011.012.012.012.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)7.59.310.810.810.510.010.110.410.911.111.410.1
Precipitation (mm)3581523611000001825130
Sunny days01716312928293020189
Rainy days3127241401320111222
Snow days000000000000

Lusaka - weather forecast by months

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The largest precipitation sum in Lusaka is at

  • January — 358(mm)
  • February — 152(mm)
  • December — 130(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Lusaka?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Lusaka.
    What is the weather like in Lusaka?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Lusaka by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Lusaka have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Lusaka throughout the year.