If you plan to visit Lusaka in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +26°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 188 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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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
188 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lusaka has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Lusaka in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lusaka for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +15°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +26°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +24°C.
Is Lusaka warm or cold in February?
Lusaka is typically warm in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°C to +18°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how February is compared to other months in Lusaka:
Climate in Lusaka in February
Lusaka weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+26°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+15°C
+15°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+32°C
Rainfall
249 mm
188 mm
118 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
84%
83%
81%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
3
Cloudy days
1
1
4
Rainy days
19
17
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as ok as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +26°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 249 mm to 188 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Lusaka in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lusaka is gradually decreasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Lusaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 78 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
February 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 February in Lusaka?
This is the weather in Lusaka in February 2024:
1 February
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+27°C
2 February
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+28°C
3 February
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+28°C
4 February
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+28°C
5 February
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+26°C
6 February
🌧️
+27°C
7 February
🌧️
+27°C
8 February
☁️
+27°C
9 February
☁️
+26°C
10 February
☁️
+27°C
11 February
☁️
+28°C
12 February
☁️
+28°C
13 February
☁️
+28°C
14 February
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+29°C
15 February
🌧️
+27°C
16 February
🌧️
+24°C
17 February
🌧️
+22°C
18 February
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+20°C
19 February
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+26°C
20 February
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+22°C
21 February
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+28°C
22 February
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+25°C
23 February
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+21°C
24 February
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+22°C
25 February
☁️
+26°C
26 February
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+27°C
27 February
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+23°C
28 February
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+24°C
In February 2024 Lusaka had 1 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lusaka climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lusaka in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+25°C) and the highest in 2024 (+28°C). The driest year was 2024 with only 559 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1265 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lusaka in February:
Is February a good time to visit Lusaka?
It’s always a good time to visit Lusaka, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lusaka in February?
February 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 February?
Lusaka is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lusaka in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lusaka in February, 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.
