Lusaka Climate and Weather
Lusaka's humid subtropical climate is heavily influenced by its high-altitude location. The city experiences hot summers and warm winters, with little variation in temperature. Winter, from May to July, sees temperatures move between 78F (26C) and 92F (33C). In summer, from September to January, Lusaka's temperatures range from 87F (31C) to 104F (40C). Lusaka experiences distinct wet and dry seasons, with the wet season lasting from November to April, when precipitation amounts to between three inches (76mm) and 10 inches (245mm) of rainfall per month. Humidity regularly exceeds 80 percent during the rainy season. From May to September, Lusaka experiences very little rainfall.