If you plan to visit Lusaka in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +27°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 219 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
219 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lusaka has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Lusaka in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lusaka for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +18°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +27°C.
Is Lusaka warm or cold in December?
Lusaka is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +29°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°C to +19°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Lusaka:
Climate in Lusaka in December
Lusaka weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+27°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+13°C
+15°C
+15°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+35°C
+35°C
Rainfall
95 mm
219 mm
249 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
61%
78%
84%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
6
1
0
Cloudy days
5
2
1
Rainy days
12
17
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +29°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 95 mm to 219 mm.Humidity rises from 61% to 78%.Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in November to 1 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Lusaka in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lusaka is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Lusaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 229 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Lusaka, here is a comparison with other months, 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 December in Lusaka?
This is the weather in Lusaka in December 2023:
1 December
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+27°C
2 December
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+28°C
3 December
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+32°C
4 December
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+33°C
5 December
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+34°C
6 December
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+34°C
7 December
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+32°C
8 December
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+34°C
9 December
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+34°C
10 December
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+34°C
11 December
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+31°C
12 December
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+27°C
13 December
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+28°C
14 December
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+26°C
15 December
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+30°C
16 December
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+31°C
17 December
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+27°C
18 December
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+31°C
19 December
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+29°C
20 December
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+30°C
21 December
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+28°C
22 December
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+28°C
23 December
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+26°C
24 December
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+29°C
25 December
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+29°C
26 December
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+26°C
27 December
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+25°C
28 December
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+23°C
29 December
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+28°C
30 December
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+28°C
31 December
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+27°C
In December 2023 Lusaka had 6 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lusaka climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lusaka in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Lusaka?
It’s always a good time to visit Lusaka, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lusaka in December?
December 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 December?
Lusaka is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lusaka in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lusaka in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.
