Lusaka Province, Zambia
Lukwipa
Lukwipa is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 892 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now36°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:57
15.05° S, 29.90° EElevation 892 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lukwipa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 18:0112 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
266 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Lukwipa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 20%
Today22 Oct38°26°
Fri23 Oct39°26°
Sat24 Oct35°26°
Sun25 Oct33°22°
Mon26 Oct33°22°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct36°26°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
When to go to Lukwipa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 50 | 57 | 82 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 97 | 80 | 68 | 46 | 44 |
| High | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 27° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 266 | 229 | 136 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 88 | 238 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
What's on in Lukwipa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Lukwipa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lukwipa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lukwipa.
What is the hottest month in Lukwipa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Lukwipa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lukwipa?
January is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.