Lusaka in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
You wish to go to Lusaka in Zambia in december : check the weather and seasonal norms here.
Weather in Lusaka in december 2021
The weather in Lusaka in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lusaka in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lusaka in december.
Climate of Lusaka in december
The climate of Lusaka in december is tolerable
In december in Lusaka, the climate is wet (with 5.2in of rainfall over 20 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate quite nice in this location this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 72°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Lusaka is 77°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lusaka in the month of december with a maximum record of 94°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 63°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 19 of the month.
In december in Lusaka, the days on average last 13:02. Sunrise is at 05:31 and sets at 18:33.
Lusaka: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Lusaka forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Zambia?
If you want to go to Zambia in december, there are destinations with better weather than Lusaka:
In december, Siavonga has good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lusaka in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of december.
December | |||||
Outside temperature | |||||
Average temperature | 77°F | ||||
Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||||
Highest record temperature | 94°F (2018) | ||||
Lowest record temperature | 63°F (2010) | ||||
Number of days at +86°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
Wind | |||||
Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
Wind temperature | 72°F | ||||
Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (64%) | ||||
Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2009) | ||||
Other climate data | |||||
Humidity | 79% | ||||
Visibility | 8.77km | ||||
Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
UV index | 1 | ||||
Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
Sunrise and sunset | |||||
Time of sunrise | 05:31 | ||||
Time of sunset | 18:33 | ||||
Length of day | 13:02 | ||||
Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lusaka in december 2020:

79°F to 86°F

76°F to 85°F

79°F to 88°F

83°F to 88°F

74°F to 77°F

70°F to 81°F

77°F to 88°F

72°F to 85°F

72°F to 76°F

68°F to 74°F

76°F to 85°F

74°F to 86°F

70°F to 77°F

70°F to 74°F

70°F to 77°F

77°F to 85°F

72°F to 81°F

72°F to 81°F

79°F to 86°F

81°F to 88°F

79°F to 86°F

77°F to 85°F

77°F to 83°F

77°F to 86°F

74°F to 83°F

79°F to 88°F

81°F to 86°F

76°F to 79°F

72°F to 81°F

74°F to 81°F

79°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in Zambia in december
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.






Cities near Lusaka:
Kasama in december | tolerable weather |
Mongu in december | tolerable weather |
Livingstone in december | tolerable weather |
South Luangwa National Park in december | tolerable weather |
Kafue National Park in december | tolerable weather |
Kitwe in december | tolerable weather |
Siavonga in december | good weather |
Victoria Falls in december | tolerable weather |
Nchelenge in december | tolerable weather |
Mansa in december | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Lusaka in december:
Weather data for Lusaka for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lusaka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lusaka can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lusaka.