When to go · Lusaka
Lusaka in October
Great month. Inside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 18°C64°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- 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 October
- LusakaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 64 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Plateau, Zambia · Lusaka, Copperbelt, Bangweuluhot
At 1,200 m: pleasant; Bangweulu shoebills are easiest to see Mar–Jul.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: 'Suicide month': 40 °C in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen