When to go · Lusaka
Lusaka in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.
- JuneGreatInside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.
- JulyGreatInside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.
- AugustGreatInside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.
Weather in April
- LusakaHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 4 days
- Plateau, Zambia · Lusaka, Copperbelt, Bangweulufine
At 1,200 m: pleasant; Bangweulu shoebills are easiest to see Mar–Jul.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zambia overall
- Medium
Zambia overall: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lusaka, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
May: Inside Lusaka's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains.
Lusaka: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.