Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lusaka Climate
Lusaka is a city in Zambia (09) with a population of about 2,212,301. Its average annual temperature is 20.6°C (69°F), with roughly 823 mm of rain per year.
20.6°C
Avg Temp
823
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Lusaka Climate
Lusaka has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F) and receives about 823 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.6°C
Avg Temp
823
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 211 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 177 mm |
| March | 21° / 71° | 100 mm |
| April | 20° / 69° | 33 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 5 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 0 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 0 mm |
| August | 19° / 65° | 0 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 2 mm |
| October | 24° / 76° | 19 mm |
| November | 24° / 74° | 89 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 187 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lusaka
The most comfortable months to visit Lusaka are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 8°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lusaka are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lusaka, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C and about 823 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Lusaka average about 31°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.