Weather radar Lusaka
Real-time precipitation radar · Lusaka · Zambia
Lusaka climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Lusaka shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25.2° | 26.9° | 26.6° | 26° | 24.8° | 23° | 22.9° | 26.1° | 29.9° | 31.1° | 29.2° | 28.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 18.1° | 18° | 17.2° | 15.7° | 12.3° | 10.7° | 10.3° | 12.4° | 17° | 19.4° | 19.3° | 18.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 348 | 131 | 84 | 41 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 104 | 173 |
| Rainy days | 27 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 19 |
| Sunshine hours | 240 | 285 | 332 | 304 | 313 | 297 | 314 | 329 | 336 | 356 | 328 | 311 |
| Humidity | 84% | 78% | 77% | 70% | 61% | 58% | 52% | 43% | 37% | 40% | 60% | 68% |
Best time to visit Lusaka
The best time to visit Lusaka is typically September. In this month the average high is 29.9°C, precipitation is 1 mm and sunshine duration is 336 hours. The annual average high is 26.7°C, total annual precipitation is 906 mm (106 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3745 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lusaka
How up to date is the weather radar for Lusaka?
The weather radar for Lusaka is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Lusaka?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Lusaka: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Lusaka?
The thunderstorm potential for Lusaka is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Lusaka.
What is the climate like in Lusaka?
Lusaka has an annual average high of 26.7°C. The warmest month is October (avg high 31.1°C), the coldest July (avg low 10.3°C). The wettest month is January with 348 mm, the driest July with 1 mm. Total annual precipitation is 906 mm (106 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3745 hours.
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