Climate of Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
Point-value climate at Lusaka (Lusaka, Zambia). Population approximately 1,328,000.
Located in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,328,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 24.1°C / 75.4°F in October, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 220 mm / 8.7 in (January) — about 861 mm / 33.9 in across the year. As the national capital of Zambia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lusaka's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9°C71.4°F | 220 mm8.7″ | — |
| February | 21.7°C71.1°F | 183 mm7.2″ | — |
| March | 21.4°C70.5°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| April | 20.4°C68.7°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.4°C65.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.1°C61°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16°C60.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.6°C65.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22.4°C72.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 24.1°C75.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 23.6°C74.5°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 21.8°C71.2°F | 194 mm7.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lusaka?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Lusaka's warmest month is October at an average of 24.1°C / 75.4°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lusaka?
Lusaka, in Lusaka, Zambia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 24.1°C / 75.4°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 861 mm / 33.9 in, with the wettest month being January (220 mm / 8.7 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Lusaka in October?
The average temperature in Lusaka in October is 24.1°C / 75.4°F, with rainfall of about 21 mm / 0.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lusaka?
The driest month in Lusaka is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 16.1°C / 61°F.
When is the wettest month in Lusaka?
The wettest month in Lusaka is January, with approximately 220 mm / 8.7 in of average monthly rainfall.