Lusaka West weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was clear and 25°C (77°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Lusaka West sits 1123 m (3,685 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lusaka West, Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Lusaka West weather
Is it raining in Lusaka West right now?
No. It’s clear and 25° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lusaka West this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–36° and lows of 20–24°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Lusaka West lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 1.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lusaka West?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lusaka West weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lusaka West?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lusaka West is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in July to 34°C (94°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Lusaka West?
January is the wettest month, with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Lusaka West?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 10°C (49°F).
Does Lusaka West have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months