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When to go · Lusaka

Lusaka in May

Great month. Inside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
25°C / 13°C
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
Zambia overall
Prices
Medium
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 May

Long-term averages
  • LusakaHighs around 25 °C, lows around 13 °C, rain on about 1 day
  • 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
Medium
Prices · Zambia overall
Medium

Zambia overall: Camps reopen; green bush; falls still high.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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