Lusaka Weather History
Zambia · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Lusaka sits 1717km from the equator, 1270m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters (Monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 36.6°C, set 2023-10-14, its record low 6.0°C, set 1978-06-16.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lusaka
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Lusaka?
The highest temperature in this record for Lusaka is 36.6°C, measured on 2023-10-14. That is a recorded daily value from Lusaka's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lusaka?
The lowest temperature in this record for Lusaka is 6.0°C, measured on 1978-06-16. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Lusaka get a year?
Lusaka averages 901mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 114 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Lusaka?
On 1989-02-08, 114.1mm fell on Lusaka, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 13% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Lusaka get a year?
Lusaka averages 3885 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Lusaka?
Across the summer months Lusaka averages a daytime high near 25.4°C, while winter nights average 11.9°C. The seasons here are set from Lusaka's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Lusaka?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Lusaka is 41 km/h, on 2023-09-13. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
