When to go · Lusaka
Lusaka in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 27°C81°F / 15°C59°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Zambia overall
Verdict
GoodZambia month rating
Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
Weather in April
- LusakaHighs around 27 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 81 °F, lows around 59 °F, rain on about 4 days
- Plateau, Zambia · Lusaka, Copperbelt, Bangweulufine
At 1,200 m: pleasant; Bangweulu shoebills are easiest to see Mar–Jul.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zambia overall
- Medium
Zambia overall: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.