When to go · Lusaka
Lusaka in August
Great month. Inside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 13°C55°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- High
- Zambia overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Lusaka
Inside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.
Weather in August
- LusakaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 13 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 55 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Plateau, Zambia · Lusaka, Copperbelt, Bangweulubest weather
At 1,200 m: pleasant; Bangweulu shoebills are easiest to see Mar–Jul.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- High
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: Excellent game; Devil's Pool opens as the river drops (check).
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen