Lusaka weather in September
Temperature, rain and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
What is the weather like in Lusaka in September?
In September, Lusaka is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lusaka.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 98 | 89 | 76 |
| Day | 25° | 29° | 31° |
| Night | 13° | 17° | 19° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min06:02 – 18:02
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Lusaka
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in September
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Lusaka in September: quick answers
Is Lusaka hot in September?
Yes. In September, Lusaka is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 17 °C. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Lusaka in September?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences