Weather in Lusaka, Zambia 🇿🇲
Live weather in Lusaka, currently 20°C with overcast. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Lusaka is in Zambia — see weather across all major cities in Zambia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
20.4°C
feels like 16.6°C
Overcast
Current Weather in Lusaka, Zambia Updated at 3:15 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 56% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 21.6 kph (83°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1017.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 99% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:08 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:01 PM |
What is the weather like in Lusaka right now?
It's a pleasant 20°C after dark in Lusaka, with overcast skies. A solid deck of cloud covers Lusaka at the moment. On the skin it's about 17°C. A steady breeze is blowing at 22 kph from the west.
Air is moderate today — EPA index 2; unusually sensitive people may notice it. Sunrise was 06:08 AM, sunset is 06:01 PM: 11h 53m of light in Lusaka.
There's only a small 2% chance of rain today, with up to 0 mm expected. Temperatures climb through the afternoon, peaking near 30°C around 2pm. Today is about typical for September in Lusaka.
Not much variation this week — highs near 30°C, lows about 14°C. For context, the record high for this date in Lusaka is 40°C.
Ideal conditions in Lusaka today — get out and enjoy it.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Lusaka, Zambia 🇿🇲
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Air Quality Index in Lusaka, Zambia 🇿🇲 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 3 (Low) |
| CO: | 274.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 100.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 1.3 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 1.1 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 26.0 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 27.7 µg/m³ |
About Lusaka
Lusaka, the sprawling capital of Zambia, sits on a high plateau at around 1,300 meters, giving it a surprisingly mild feel for a city near the tropics. The vibe is a mix of rapid urban growth and laid-back southern African charm—bustling markets like Kamwala, broad avenues lined with acacia trees, and a skyline punctuated by the towers of the political center. Just outside the city, the Lusaka National Park offers a quick wildlife fix, while the nearby Kafue River and rolling miombo woodlands shape the flat, savanna-like geography. Zambia itself is landlocked, a nation defined by the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, but Lusaka feels like the nation’s beating heart—unpolished, energetic, and full of contrast.
Under the Köppen classification Cwa (humid subtropical with a dry winter), Lusaka’s year divides sharply. Summers from November to March are hot and wet, with afternoon thunderstorms frequently dumping heavy rain and humidity hovering around 70–80%. Temperatures top 30°C (86°F) but drop pleasantly at night. Winters from May to August are the opposite: bone-dry, sunny, and mild, with days around 24°C (75°F) and crisp nights that can dip to 8°C (46°F). The annual rainfall of about 800 mm falls almost entirely in the summer. Packing means lightweight cottons for hot weather, a rain jacket for summer downpours, and a fleece for winter evenings.
The best time to visit weather-wise is the dry winter, from May to August, when skies are clear, temperatures are comfortable, and there is little to no rain. This is also peak game-viewing season elsewhere in Zambia, but Lusaka itself enjoys this period of blue skies and low humidity. A notable weather phenomenon is the occasional early-summer hailstorm, though hurricanes and fog are absent. The dry season can bring a dusty haze, especially in August, but it rarely lingers. For travelers and weather-curious alike, Lusaka’s climate is defined by its rhythmic swing between wet heat and dry cool—a classic subtropical rhythm with a high-altitude twist.
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