worldweather32°Cnear normal
usually 29°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
Weather in Lusaka - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Lusaka, Zambia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Lusaka
today🌧️
32°💧 0.5 mm
Sun🌧️
30°💧 1.3 mm
Mon☁️
28°💧 0.3 mm
Tue🌤️
23°night 18°
Wed☀️
24°night 19°
Thu☀️
26°night 20°
Fri☀️
28°night 22°
Sat☀️
30°💧 0.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Tuesday 8 Sept in Lusaka, the forecast high is 23°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 30°C to 34°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.
30°Cnear normal
usually 29°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
23°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
26°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 32°C by day. The coolest year was 2006 (28°C) and the warmest was 1984 (35°C). The current forecast averages 27°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Lusaka
Day-by-day forecast for Lusaka
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌤️23°scattered clouds
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️24°clear sky
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
Friday11 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
Friday18 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
Saturday19 September 2026
☁️31°broken clouds
Sunday20 September 2026
🌤️29°scattered clouds
UV index in Lusaka - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Lusaka is 6 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.
Air quality and smog in Lusaka
Air quality in Lusaka is currently moderate. Fine particulate PM2.5: 39 µg/m³, PM10: 42.5 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 39 | 42.5 | moderate |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).
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FAQ - Lusaka weather
What is the weather like in Lusaka today?
Today it is about 32° during the day and 23° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Lusaka?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.