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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, July, August

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Avoid

January, February, September, October, November, December

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Weather

17°C – 26°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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General Travel

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Planning a city trip to Lusaka?

The best time to visit Lusaka for a city trip is June, July, August, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lusaka

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°225
February
59Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°162
March
67Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°98
April
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°24
May
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°3
June
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°0
July
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°0
August
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°0
September
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°1
October
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°13
November
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°98
December
53Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°183

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Lusaka

When is the best time to visit Lusaka for city trips?

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The best time to visit Lusaka for city trips is typically in June, July, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Lusaka?

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Rainy season typically: December–February. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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