Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
84°Ftypical September high
Typical range
September climate
September in Lusaka
Zambia · Africa
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 61°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 0 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hSeptember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very drySeptember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In September, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 55°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
86%September Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in September.
9 mphSeptember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical September day
September late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 74°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Rain1%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday84°F
Rain1%
Cloud20%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain2%
Cloud22%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening74°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| 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 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
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
Data & methodology