Weather in Lusaka in May
In an average May, Lusaka sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 28°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 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2026-05-06
Lowest
17°C
1984-05-31
Low
Highest
19°C
2026-05-11
Lowest
7°C
2021-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
39°C
2026-05-06
Lowest
4°C
2021-05-28
Humidity
Highest
16.6 g/m³
2021-05-01
Lowest
5.6 g/m³
1994-05-29
Wind
Highest
32 km/h
2026-05-15
Lowest
8 km/h
2007-05-20
Gust
Highest
61 km/h
1983-05-12
Lowest
16 km/h
2003-05-10
Precip
Wettest
46 mm
2021
Driest
0 mm
2023
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