Weather in Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia in May
In an average May, Lusaka sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
1998-05-10
Lowest
17°C
1996-05-27
Low
Highest
20°C
2025-05-03
Lowest
8°C
1981-05-16
Feels-like
Highest
39°C
2026-05-06
Lowest
5°C
1981-05-16
Humidity
Highest
16.0 g/m³
1990-05-01
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
1994-05-29
Wind
Highest
44 km/h
1983-05-12
Lowest
8 km/h
1990-05-01
Precip
Wettest
32 mm
2009
Driest
0 mm
1998
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