Best Time to Visit Lusaka: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Lusaka: June, July, August, May.
- Best months for Lusaka: June, July, August, May.
- Peak season is October, November, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, December, February.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 19°C | 240 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 27°C | 18°C | 187 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 27°C | 18°C | 129 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 26°C | 15°C | 27 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.4 |
| May | 25°C | 13°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| June | 23°C | 11°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| July | 23°C | 10°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| August | 26°C | 13°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| September | 30°C | 17°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.8 |
| October | 32°C | 19°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 30°C | 20°C | 98 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 27°C | 19°C | 229 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lusaka?
The best months are June, July, August, May.
When is the rainy season in Lusaka?
The wettest months are January, December, February.