Lusaka weather in May
May in Lusaka: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Lusaka · #3 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lusaka climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 55% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lusaka in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Lusaka?
- May in Lusaka: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Lusaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Lusaka in May?
- In May, Lusaka averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 13.7°C, with about 9.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lusaka in May?
- Lusaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in May.