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December · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 49/100

Lusaka in December

Mixed · 49/100
High / low26° / 18°daily averages
Precipitation196 mm24 wet days
Cloud cover64%monthly average
15.41° S, 28.29° EElevation 1,277 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLusaka · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low26° / 18°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Lusaka averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 18° — warm weather by day. Expect around 196 mm of precipitation spread over about 24 wet days, with average cloud cover near 64%.

Days are 2.9° cooler than in November on average, and January brings little change.

December scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Lusaka. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 18:34 local time, giving 13 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 4 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%92%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%43%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Lusaka this month

Kafue
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Kafue

Lusaka Province · 42 km S
28°Dec high
23wet days
45score
Kafue
ivTop of the table

Zambia's best in December

Where to go in December
Choma
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Choma

Southern Province
26°Dec high
23wet days
52score
Choma
Mbala
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2

Mbala

Northern Province
24°Dec high
29wet days
52score
Mbala
Mpika
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Mpika

Muchinga
25°Dec high
28wet days
51score
Mpika
Ndola
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4

Ndola

Copperbelt
26°Dec high
28wet days
49score
Ndola
·Questions

Lusaka in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Lusaka?

December scores 49/100 for Lusaka, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 26°C with 24 wet days.

How warm is Lusaka in December?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 18°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Lusaka in December?

Lusaka receives about 196 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 24 days.