Lusaka West in May
9.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
1Rainy days (2 mm)
11:17 hDaylight
06:25Sunrise · 17:42 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 19°C | 224 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 27°C | 19°C | 166 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 27°C | 18°C | 100 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.9 |
| April | 27°C | 16°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| May | 26°C | 13°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| June | 24°C | 11°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| July | 24°C | 11°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| August | 27°C | 13°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| September | 30°C | 17°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 32°C | 20°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 31°C | 20°C | 83 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| December | 28°C | 19°C | 192 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Lusaka West in May?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Lusaka West?
The best months are June, July, August, May.