Weather for Lusaka in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +88°F during the day, and approximately 17 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 6 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 15 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
October is usually the hottest month of the year in Lusaka;
Average weather
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+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
46%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lusaka has good weather in October.
Average temperature in Lusaka in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lusaka for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +90°F with a maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +79°F.
Is Lusaka warm or cold in October?
Lusaka is typically hot in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +66°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
October is the hottest month in Lusaka, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Lusaka in October
Lusaka weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+88°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+54°F
+55°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+100°F
+99°F
Rainfall
2 mm
15 mm
95 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
44%
46%
61%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
25
17
6
Cloudy days
4
7
5
Rainy days
1
6
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +88°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 15 mm.Humidity rises from 44% to 46%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 25 sunny days in September to 17 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Lusaka in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Lusaka is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Lusaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 25 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lusaka wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 249 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Lusaka?
This is the weather in Lusaka in October 2023:
1 October
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+93°F
2 October
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+89°F
3 October
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+82°F
4 October
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+85°F
5 October
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+88°F
6 October
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+92°F
7 October
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+93°F
8 October
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+95°F
9 October
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+93°F
10 October
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+92°F
11 October
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+91°F
12 October
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+92°F
13 October
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+96°F
14 October
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+97°F
15 October
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+92°F
16 October
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+92°F
17 October
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+83°F
18 October
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+85°F
19 October
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+83°F
20 October
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+81°F
21 October
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+83°F
22 October
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+90°F
23 October
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+93°F
24 October
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+94°F
25 October
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+95°F
26 October
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+93°F
27 October
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+92°F
28 October
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+92°F
29 October
🌧️
+93°F
30 October
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+78°F
31 October
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+78°F
In October 2023 Lusaka had 22 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 48%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Lusaka climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Lusaka in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+77°F) and the highest in 2023 (+82°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 652 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1265 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lusaka in October:
Is October a good time to visit Lusaka?
October is a really good time to go to Lusaka. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lusaka.
Can you sunbathe in Lusaka in October?
Absolutely, October is hot in Lusaka. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Lusaka rainy in October?
Lusaka is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Lusaka in October?
The amount of sunny days in Lusaka during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lusaka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.