Lusaka Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lusaka Province, Zambia. Like most weather services, we show Lusaka Province at one spot: Lusaka, its largest city. At 11:45 PM local time it was clear and 22°C (72°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Lusaka weather
Is it raining in Lusaka right now?
No. It’s clear and 22° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lusaka this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–35° and lows of 19–23°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Lusaka lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 1.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lusaka?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lusaka Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lusaka Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lusaka Province is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in July to 34°C (94°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Lusaka Province?
January is the wettest month, with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Lusaka Province?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 10°C (49°F).
Does Lusaka Province have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Lusaka Province weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Lusaka), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Lusaka Province
Weather can differ a lot within Lusaka Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 781 mm |
| Chunga | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 781 mm |
| Kafue | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 718 mm |
| Namalombwe | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 781 mm |
| Madido | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 781 mm |
| Chongwe | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 769 mm |
| Chilanga Township | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 781 mm |
| Chisankane | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 781 mm |
| Lusaka West | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 781 mm |
| Ntandabale | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 781 mm |
| Palabana | Apr–Sep | Dec–Jan | 25–34°C | 769 mm |