Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
Lusaka is usually most comfortable from May to July. Typical daytime highs range from 72–87°F across the year. Rain varies by season.
Hot by day, mild at night.
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 15 wet days, more than in most months.
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
Warm days with mostly dry air.
In November, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 65°.
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 64 | 10.4 | 26 | 9.4 | 83 |
| Feb | 79 | 64 | 7.2 | 22 | 9.9 | 82 |
| Mar | 79 | 63 | 5.0 | 19 | 10.5 | 80 |
| Apr | 78 | 59 | 1.2 | 6 | 11.1 | 72 |
| May | 76 | 54 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 63 |
| Jun | 73 | 50 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 60 |
| Jul | 72 | 50 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.5 | 56 |
| Aug | 78 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.2 | 47 |
| Sep | 84 | 61 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.8 | 39 |
| Oct | 87 | 66 | 0.5 | 3 | 11.7 | 41 |
| Nov | 84 | 66 | 4.0 | 15 | 11.1 | 58 |
| Dec | 80 | 65 | 8.7 | 24 | 9.6 | 76 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Lusaka with Chobe National Park.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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