Lusaka in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lusaka in december 2024
The weather in Lusaka in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
72°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
24%
23%
13%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
23%
23%
20%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
24%
21%
21%
Weather at 3am
67°F
30%
23%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lusaka in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lusaka in december.
The climate of Lusaka in december is tolerable
In december in Lusaka, the climate is wet (with 14.1in of rainfall over 19 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 6.3in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate quite nice in this location this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 72°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Lusaka is 77°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lusaka in the month of december with a maximum record of 95°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 63°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 23 of the month.
In december in Lusaka, the days on average last 13:02. Sunrise is at 05:31 and sets at 18:33.
Lusaka: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Lusaka forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Zambia?
If you want to go to Zambia in december, there are destinations with better weather than Lusaka:
In december, Siavonga has good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lusaka in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 63°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 14.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (60%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.56km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:31 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:33 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:02 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lusaka in december 2023:
65°F to 79°F
65°F to 86°F
67°F to 94°F
65°F to 97°F
67°F to 99°F
67°F to 101°F
70°F to 97°F
67°F to 99°F
68°F to 99°F
70°F to 95°F
72°F to 88°F
67°F to 88°F
68°F to 88°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 81°F
68°F to 86°F
70°F to 90°F
74°F to 90°F
70°F to 92°F
70°F to 86°F
68°F to 79°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 83°F
67°F to 83°F
68°F to 72°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 67°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 79°F
65°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in Zambia in december
Cities near Lusaka:
| Siavonga in december | good weather |
| Kitwe in december | bad weather |
| Kafue National Park in december | bad weather |
| Livingstone in december | tolerable weather |
| Victoria Falls in december | tolerable weather |
| Kansanshi in december | very bad weather |
| South Luangwa National Park in december | bad weather |
| Samfya in december | very bad weather |
| Mansa in december | bad weather |
| Sesheke in december | tolerable weather |
| Mpika in december | very bad weather |
| Mongu in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Lusaka
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Weather data for Lusaka in december:
Weather data for Lusaka for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lusaka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lusaka can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lusaka.