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Sun & Beach Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, May, September

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Avoid

January, February, 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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The best time to visit Lusaka for a sun and beach holiday is August, May, September. To make the most of your trip, it's a good idea to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

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

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lusaka

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
53Suboptimal
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
70Good
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
95Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°3
June
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°0
July
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°0
August
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°0
September
92Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°1
October
83Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°13
November
70Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°98
December
55Suboptimal
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Lusaka for sun & beach is typically in August, May, September, 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 sun & beach.

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