Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia's capital, is a cosmopolitan center for commerce and government, with diverse cultural attractions.
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Overview
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia, functioning as a central hub for business and administration. The city offers cultural sites such as the Lusaka National Museum and Henry Tayali Gallery, alongside diverse dining and entertainment options.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Lusaka.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14☀️24°C13°C0%0 mm
- WedJul 15⛅24°C14°C0%0 mm
- ThuJul 16☁️23°C14°C0%0 mm
- FriJul 17☁️23°C13°C0%0 mm
- SatJul 18⛅23°C12°C0%0 mm
- SunJul 19☀️23°C13°C0%0 mm
- MonJul 20☀️24°C13°C0%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation882 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 18°C | 245 mm |
| Feb | 27°C | 17°C | 186 mm |
| Mar | 28°C | 16°C | 95 mm |
| Apr | 27°C | 14°C | 35 mm |
| May | 26°C | 11°C | 3 mm |
| Jun | 24°C | 8°C | 0 mm |
| Jul | 24°C | 7°C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 27°C | 9°C | 0 mm |
| Sep | 30°C | 13°C | 2 mm |
| Oct | 32°C | 16°C | 18 mm |
| Nov | 30°C | 17°C | 89 mm |
| Dec | 28°C | 18°C | 208 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jul 12, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierOff the GridLess reliable internet connectivity
Download2.9 Mbps
Upload2.5 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionHighSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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