Best Time to Visit Lusaka for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

76/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, May, June

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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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Lusaka?

The best time to visit Lusaka for hiking is April, May, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Lusaka, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lusaka

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	36Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	28°	225	18.3	80%	wet
February	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	162	14.3	79%	wet
March	52Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	98	10.3	76%	shoulder
April	76Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	24	2.5	70%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	3	0	65%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	0	0	62%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	0	0	57%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	0	0	49%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	1	0	44%	dry
October	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	13	2	45%	dry
November	39Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	98	7.9	56%	shoulder
December	36Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	29°	183	16	73%	wet