Lusaka weather in December
December in Lusaka: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Lusaka · #250 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lusaka climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 183 mm / 7.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lusaka in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Lusaka?
- December in Lusaka: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Lusaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Lusaka in December?
- In December, Lusaka averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 19.1°C, with about 182.5 mm of rain over roughly 20.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lusaka in December?
- Lusaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.