Lusaka Province weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Lusaka Province: highs of 28°C (83°F) and about 205 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 19°C (65°F) and cloud cover 81% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 27°C (80°F) and 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Lusaka, the largest city in Lusaka Province. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Lusaka Province?
least pleasant month Weather score 50/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Lusaka Province. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Lusaka Province in December?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 205 mm (8.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Lusaka Province in December?
Days average 28°C (83°F) and nights 19°C (65°F).
Lusaka Province weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 207 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| February | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 149 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| March | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 94 mm | 64% | fair |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 28 mm | 44% | best |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 3 mm | 29% | best |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 1 mm | 30% | best |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 1 mm | 28% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0 mm | 20% | best |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 1 mm | 19% | best |
| October | 34°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm | 32% | fair |
| November | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm | 63% | fair |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Lusaka Province in December
Weather can differ a lot within Lusaka Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Chunga | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Kafue | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 188 mm | least pleasant |
| Namalombwe | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Madido | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Chongwe | 29°C (83°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 201 mm | least pleasant |
| Chilanga Township | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Chisankane | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Lusaka West | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Ntandabale | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Palabana | 29°C (83°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 201 mm | least pleasant |