Lusaka weather in March (Zambia)

Planning a trip to Lusaka in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Lusaka generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Lusaka in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Lusaka in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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