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Lusaka in May
The weather in May
In May, Lusaka averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 13° — warm weather by day. Expect around 4 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 13%.
Days are 1.1° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.9°.
May scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th 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 06:22 and sets at 17:46 local time, giving 11 h 24 min of daylight. Days shorten by 16 minutes over the month.
Why 99/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Lusaka this month
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Lusaka in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Lusaka?
May scores 99/100 for Lusaka, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 1 wet days.
How warm is Lusaka in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 13°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Lusaka in May?
Lusaka receives about 4 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 1 days.