When to go · Lusaka
Lusaka in November
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains). Across Zambia: First rains; camps close; Liuwa migration begins.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- 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: First rains; camps close; Liuwa migration begins.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated mixed. 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 November
- LusakaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Plateau, Zambia · Lusaka, Copperbelt, Bangweuluhot
At 1,200 m: pleasant; Bangweulu shoebills are easiest to see Mar–Jul.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Low
- Prices · Zambia overall
- Medium
Zambia overall: First rains; camps close; Liuwa migration begins.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lusaka, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Nov: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 9
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Nov: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0
November: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool nights); Sep–Oct is hot before the rains). Across Zambia: First rains; camps close; Liuwa migration begins.
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
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen