Lusaka, Zambia Weather
Lusaka hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 75°F (24°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical July high of 72°F (22°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lusaka weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Lusaka looks sunny, with a high of 77° and an overnight low of 54°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Lusaka 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lusaka
Located in Zambia, Lusaka experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in October and dip to about 72°F (22°C) in July, with around 29.8 inches (758 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Lusaka weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: October - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 72°F (22°C)
- Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: 45°F (7°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (25 rainy days) · Sunniest: September (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on October. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 67°F (20°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows around 53°F (12°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 45°F (7°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.3 inches (236 mm) of rain over 25 days, while August is the driest. September brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Lusaka brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); rain falls on about 14 days over the three months.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Lusaka is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Lusaka brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 60°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Lusaka is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Lusaka by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77° | 64° | 25 | 9.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 82% |
| February | 78° | 64° | 22 | 5.9 in | 10.0 h/day | 82% |
| March | 78° | 63° | 16 | 3.7 in | 10.5 h/day | 77% |
| April | 76° | 61° | 7 | 1.3 in | 10.6 h/day | 71% |
| May | 75° | 57° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 59% |
| June | 72° | 54° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.5 h/day | 56% |
| July | 72° | 53° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.5 h/day | 52% |
| August | 78° | 57° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.2 h/day | 43% |
| September | 85° | 63° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 36% |
| October | 88° | 67° | 2 | 0.4 in | 11.6 h/day | 38% |
| November | 85° | 67° | 13 | 3.1 in | 10.9 h/day | 56% |
| December | 82° | 66° | 19 | 5.8 in | 10.2 h/day | 71% |