August is an ideal time to visit Lusaka if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +25°C and about 26 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 0 mm of precipitation over an average of 1 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
52%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
26 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lusaka has great weather in August.
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Average temperature in Lusaka in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lusaka for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +26°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +26°C.
Is Lusaka warm or cold in August?
Lusaka is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +22°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +13°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Lusaka:
Climate in Lusaka in August
Lusaka weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+22°C
+25°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+5°C
+7°C
+8°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+33°C
+36°C
Rainfall
1 mm
0 mm
2 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
61%
52%
44%
Air pressure
1021 HPa
1019 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
22
26
25
Cloudy days
7
4
4
Rainy days
2
1
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as great as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +22°C to +25°C during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 1 mm to 0 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 61% to 52%.Winds are stronger in comparison to July, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 22 to 26.
September brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Lusaka in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Lusaka is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Lusaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Lusaka is amazing in August with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lusaka wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 249 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Lusaka?
This is the weather in Lusaka in August 2023:
1 August
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+25°C
2 August
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+22°C
3 August
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+19°C
4 August
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+21°C
5 August
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+22°C
6 August
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+22°C
7 August
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+23°C
8 August
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+25°C
9 August
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+24°C
10 August
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+21°C
11 August
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+22°C
12 August
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+23°C
13 August
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+25°C
14 August
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+26°C
15 August
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+28°C
16 August
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+28°C
17 August
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+26°C
18 August
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+26°C
19 August
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+28°C
20 August
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+29°C
21 August
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+31°C
22 August
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+31°C
23 August
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+31°C
24 August
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+30°C
25 August
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+29°C
26 August
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+31°C
27 August
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+30°C
28 August
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+22°C
29 August
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+23°C
30 August
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+23°C
31 August
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+26°C
In August 2023 Lusaka had 28 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 52%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lusaka climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lusaka in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+25°C) and the highest in 2023 (+28°C). The driest year was 1987 with only 652 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1265 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lusaka in August:
Is August a good time to visit Lusaka?
Yes, August is a great time to go to Lusaka, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Lusaka.
Can you sunbathe in Lusaka in August?
August is warm in Lusaka. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lusaka rainy in August?
Lusaka is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Lusaka in August?
Yes, Lusaka is sunny in August. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lusaka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
