Lusaka Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Lusaka, Zambia has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is September (score: 97/100). Annual average high: 25.6°C, total rainfall: 854mm.
When is the best time to visit Lusaka?
97
September is the best month to visit Lusaka with a travel score of 97/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 28.8°C, 0 rain days, and 11.8 hours of daily sunshine.
View September weather details →Travel Score by Month
66
Jan
67
Feb
72
Mar
90
Apr
96
May
94
Jun
93
Jul
97
Aug
97
Sep
95
Oct
83
Nov
69
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Lusaka each month?
25.6°C
Avg High
16.1°C
Avg Low
854mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Lusaka get?
Lusaka receives 854mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically January with 237mm, while August is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Lusaka?
January
66
25°C
Low: 18°C
25 rain days
Good
February
67
25°C
Low: 18°C
21 rain days
Good
March
72
25°C
Low: 17°C
17 rain days
Good
April
90
25°C
Low: 16°C
5 rain days
Excellent
May
96
24°C
Low: 14°C
1 rain days
Excellent
June
94
22°C
Low: 12°C
0 rain days
Excellent
July
93
22°C
Low: 11°C
0 rain days
Excellent
August
97
25°C
Low: 14°C
0 rain days
Excellent
September
Best time to visit97
29°C
Low: 17°C
0 rain days
Excellent
October
95
31°C
Low: 19°C
3 rain days
Excellent
November
83
29°C
Low: 19°C
13 rain days
Excellent
December
69
26°C
Low: 18°C
22 rain days
Good
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