Lusaka weather in March (Zambia)

What is the weather forecast for Lusaka in March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Lusaka includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 18°C.

Precipitation

Lusaka in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 222 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lusaka climate page with graphs.

 

Lusaka, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 222 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zambia in March

Find out more about the weather in Zambia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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