Lusaka weather in October
In October, Lusaka has an average high of 33 °C92 °F and an average low of 18 °C64 °F, with about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation. October is the warmest month of the year and ranks 7th for precipitation.
How October compares with other months
Compared with September, October is 2.8 °C5 °F warmer on average and wetter by 10 mm0.4 in. Compared with November, October is 0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer on average and drier by 70 mm2.7 in. Daylight lasts about 12.5 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 36% and the average cloud amount 32%.
Is October a good time to visit Lusaka?
October is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 33 °C92 °F). The most comfortable months in Lusaka are April–August.
What to wear in October
For Lusaka in October, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
October in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 3392 | 1864 | 110.4 |
| Kafue | 3594 | 1967 | 100.4 |
| Mazabuka | 3595 | 1967 | 110.4 |
| Kabwe | 3492 | 1865 | 100.4 |
| Luanshya | 3494 | 1966 | 150.6 |
| Ndola | 3493 | 1864 | 110.4 |
| Kitwe | 3594 | 1966 | 150.6 |
| Mufulira | 3493 | 1865 | 200.8 |
| Chingola | 3392 | 1864 | 200.8 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F warmer in October: Kafue, Mazabuka, Luanshya and Kitwe.
Other months in Lusaka
- January26 °C78 °F / 17 °C63 °F
- February25 °C78 °F / 17 °C62 °F
- March26 °C79 °F / 16 °C61 °F
- April27 °C80 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- May26 °C79 °F / 11 °C53 °F
- June24 °C76 °F / 9 °C49 °F
- July24 °C75 °F / 9 °C47 °F
- August27 °C81 °F / 11 °C52 °F
- September31 °C88 °F / 15 °C58 °F
- October33 °C92 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- November31 °C88 °F / 18 °C65 °F
- December27 °C81 °F / 17 °C63 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Lusaka in October?
In October the average high in Lusaka is 33 °C (92 °F) and the average low is 18 °C (64 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Lusaka in October?
On average about 11 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation falls in October; it ranks 7th of the 12 months.
Is October the warmest month in Lusaka?
Yes. October is the warmest month in Lusaka. The coldest month is July, with an average low of 9 °C (47 °F).
How long is the day in Lusaka in October?
In the middle of October the day in Lusaka lasts about 12.5 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Lusaka in October?
The average relative humidity in October is about 36%. This is a long-term average for the whole day.
How cloudy is Lusaka in October?
On average about 32% of the sky is covered by cloud in October. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,112 m, while Lusaka lies at about 1,277 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −1.1 °C1.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.