Lusaka
Zambia
Local time20:06
Sunrise05:34
Sunset18:07
Elevation1,279 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Lusaka?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
31°
September
Coldest month
10°
July
Wettest month
210mm
January
Rain per year
759mm
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 210 mm | 12.9 h |
| February | 26.6 °C | 16.8 °C | 169 mm | 12.6 h |
| March | 27.0 °C | 16.7 °C | 88 mm | 12.2 h |
| April | 26.5 °C | 15.1 °C | 21 mm | 11.8 h |
| May | 25.2 °C | 12.8 °C | 3 mm | 11.4 h |
| June | 23.4 °C | 10.7 °C | 0 mm | 11.2 h |
| July | 25.9 °C | 10.3 °C | 0 mm | 11.3 h |
| August | 29.6 °C | 12.5 °C | 0 mm | 11.6 h |
| September | 31.3 °C | 15.6 °C | 0 mm | 12.0 h |
| October | 31.3 °C | 17.9 °C | 11 mm | 12.4 h |
| November | 30.2 °C | 18.1 °C | 78 mm | 12.8 h |
| December | 27.4 °C | 17.3 °C | 179 mm | 13.0 h |
Plan your trip to Lusaka
Tours in Lusaka
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Lusaka
Day27 °C
Night17 °C
Rain210 mm
January in Lusaka: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 17 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 210 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day27 °C
Night17 °C
Rain169 mm
February in Lusaka: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 17 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 169 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day27 °C
Night17 °C
Rain88 mm
March in Lusaka: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 17 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
Day27 °C
Night15 °C
Rain21 mm
April in Lusaka: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 15 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day25 °C
Night13 °C
Rain3 mm
May in Lusaka: mild, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day23 °C
Night11 °C
Rain0 mm
June in Lusaka: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 11 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day26 °C
Night10 °C
Rain0 mm
July in Lusaka: mild, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 10 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day30 °C
Night13 °C
Rain0 mm
August in Lusaka: warm, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day31 °C
Night16 °C
Rain0 mm
September in Lusaka: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night18 °C
Rain11 mm
October in Lusaka: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night18 °C
Rain78 mm
November in Lusaka: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day27 °C
Night17 °C
Rain179 mm
December in Lusaka: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 17 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 179 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Curious facts about Lusaka
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from March to July: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- 98% of the year's rain falls between November and April.
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