Climate Insights for Lubwe

, Luapula Province, Zambia

Hottest
October
29°C peak
Coldest
July
16°C low
Wettest
January
335mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lubwe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1480mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 335mm of rainfall. Lubwe is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Feb Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Mar Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Apr Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° May Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jul Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21°
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Average
Min

Lubwe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 29°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 335mm Feb Precipitation: 302mm Mar Precipitation: 273mm Apr Precipitation: 87mm May Precipitation: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 155mm Dec Precipitation: 313mm
Precipitation

Lubwe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1480mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 335mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 335mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Lubwe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Lubwe, which began on March 20, 2026. Lubwe is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 170mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 950mm across the season with a monthly average of 317mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 360mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 23°
Apr 22°
May 22°
Jun 20°
Jul 19°
Aug 21°
Sep 24°
Oct 26°
Nov 25°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Lubwe is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lubwe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
335 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
302 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
24 °C
22 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
29 °C
23 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
313 mm
0 cm
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