Copperbelt, Zambia
Lusalya
Lusalya is a locality in Copperbelt, Zambia, 1,278 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now33°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:10
12.93° S, 28.73° EElevation 1,278 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lusalya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:0412 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:41Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month11°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
341 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Lusalya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 21%
Today22 Oct34°21°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct34°23°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct34°20°
When to go to Lusalya
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 | 50 | 51 | 57 | 75 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 92 | 78 | 67 | 46 | 49 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 29° | 26° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 341 | 254 | 188 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 129 | 285 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 28 |
What's on in Lusalya
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 Lusalya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lusalya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lusalya.
What is the hottest month in Lusalya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Lusalya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lusalya?
January is the wettest month with about 341 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.