Climate in Lusaka

Lusaka, Zambia has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.9°C and the city receives roughly 998 mm of precipitation across 109 rainy days a year, with around 2087 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 37.5°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 16.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Lusaka is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Lusaka receives about 998 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 109 rainy days. The wettest month is Nov and the driest is Jul.

Lusaka sees an estimated 2087 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Lusaka are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Lusaka has a climate comfort score of 63/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Gaborone — Semi-Arid, comfort 71/100
• Climate in Nairobi — Semi-Arid, comfort 59/100
• Climate in Johannesburg — Semi-Arid, comfort 78/100