Lusaka Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Lusaka sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very warm at the high end
to roughly warm at the low end.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Lusaka, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in October to a comfortable 24°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 11°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Lusaka receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 975 mm. The seasons in Lusaka, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 247 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.8 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Lusaka Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Lusaka, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lusaka.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March and December and higher in July, August, September and October.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Lusaka in Zambia
During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Lusaka occurs in the months of January, February and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 247 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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