Best Time to Visit Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Lusaka for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 24.1°C / 75.4°F in October, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 220 mm / 8.7 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lusaka's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lusaka?
The best time to visit Lusaka for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 24.1°C / 75.4°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lusaka's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lusaka?
The rainy season at Lusaka, Lusaka runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 37 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is January (220 mm / 8.7 in).
What is the driest month in Lusaka?
The driest month in Lusaka is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.1°C / 61°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lusaka?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lusaka — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 220 mm / 8.7 in in January, and the coldest month averages 16°C / 60.8°F.
Is Lusaka climate different from Zambia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lusaka figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Zambia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lusaka specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.