Best Time to Visit Lusaka for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, June, August

Avoid

January, February, October, December

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Weather

17°C – 26°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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General Travel

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Lusaka?

The best time to visit Lusaka for backpacking is July, June, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lusaka

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	57Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	28°	225	18.3	80%	wet
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	162	14.3	79%	wet
March	75Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	98	10.3	76%	shoulder
April	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	24	2.5	70%	dry
May	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	3	0	65%	dry
June	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	0	0	62%	dry
July	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	0	0	57%	dry
August	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	0	0	49%	dry
September	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	1	0	44%	dry
October	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	13	2	45%	dry
November	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	98	7.9	56%	shoulder
December	63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	29°	183	16	73%	wet