Weather & climate · Lusaka

Best Time to Visit Zambia

June to July

The best time to visit Zambia is June to July, when daytime highs in Lusaka are around 25–26°C. April to May and August are also a good time to go. October is the warmest month (34°C by day), July the coldest (10°C at night), and January the wettest with about 207 mm of rain.

34°C

Warmest: October

10°C

Coldest nights: July

781 mm

Rain per year

207 mm

Wettest: January

Zambia weather by month

Jan27°C18°C207 mm
Feb27°C18°C149 mm
Mar27°C17°C94 mm
Apr28°C15°C28 mm
May27°C13°C3 mm
Jun26°C10°C1 mm
Jul25°C10°C1 mm
Aug29°C12°C0 mm
Sep32°C16°C1 mm
Oct34°C19°C11 mm
Nov32°C20°C81 mm
Dec28°C19°C205 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	27°C	18°C	207 mm	81%	81%	Rainy
February	27°C	18°C	149 mm	82%	76%	Fair
March	27°C	17°C	94 mm	78%	64%	Fair
April	28°C	15°C	28 mm	67%	44%	Good
May	27°C	13°C	3 mm	53%	29%	Good
June	26°C	10°C	1 mm	49%	30%	Best time
July	25°C	10°C	1 mm	47%	28%	Best time
August	29°C	12°C	0 mm	39%	20%	Good
September	32°C	16°C	1 mm	33%	19%	Fair
October	34°C	19°C	11 mm	36%	32%	Very hot
November	32°C	20°C	81 mm	52%	63%	Fair
December	28°C	19°C	205 mm	75%	81%	Rainy

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Lusaka (-15.42, 28.28). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Zambia have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zambia?

June to July. The best time to visit Zambia is June to July, when daytime highs in Lusaka are around 25–26°C. April to May and August are also a good time to go. October is the warmest month (34°C by day), July the coldest (10°C at night), and January the wettest with about 207 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Zambia?

October, with average highs of 34°C in Lusaka.

What is the coldest month in Zambia?

July, when nights drop to about 10°C and days reach 25°C.

What is the rainiest month in Zambia?

January with about 207 mm; August is the driest (0 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Zambia?

December is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 205 mm of rain.

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