When is the best time to go to Lusaka?

When is the best time to go to Lusaka? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Lusaka are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are September, October and November
  • Lusaka has dry periods in June, July, August and September
  • The rainiest months are January and December


Annual weather in Lusaka

For full information about the climate and weather in Lusaka a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 70°F/79°F
17in
February 70°F/79°F
13.5in
March 68°F/79°F
8in
April 67°F/77°F
2.3in
May 63°F/77°F
0.5in
June 59°F/74°F
0.2in
July 58°F/74°F
0.2in
August 63°F/83°F
0in
September 72°F/90°F
0in
October 76°F/94°F
0.5in
November 76°F/90°F
6.3in
December 72°F/83°F
14.1in


Weather and climate in Lusaka

Lusaka enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lusaka is 81°F (ranging from 74°F in june to 94°F in october). Annual rainfall is 62.6in, with a minimum of 0in in september and a maximum of 17in in january.
  • From january to february the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 70°F and you can expect to have 13.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of march the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 90°F and it rains in march about 8in.
  • In april the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 77°F in average and, in april, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In may the climate is very good. By early evening, the temperature averages 63°F.
  • From june to july the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 74°F in average and you can expect to have 0.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between august and october the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 94°F°C.
  • In the month of november the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 90°F°C and you can expect to have 6.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average and it rains about 14.1in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lusaka

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lusaka: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lusaka

Find out when Lusaka has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lusaka

  • Very low season in Lusaka
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January.
  • Low season in Lusaka
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March and May.
  • High season in Lusaka
    The number of visitors to Lusaka is high in: April, June, September and November.
  • Peak season in Lusaka
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lusaka is during: July, August, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Lusaka month by month



Best time for low prices in Lusaka

Average prices of hotels in Lusaka month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lusaka. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Lusaka

A return flight between London and Lusaka is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 784 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 430 more for your airline ticket to Lusaka if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Lusaka

On average, it costs $ 80 per day to hire a car in Lusaka. This price varies by $ 11 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 74 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 85.

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