April weather forecast
Lusaka, Zambia

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Beautiful lion cubs on the banks of a lake in Lusaka, Zambia

Weather in April

April heralds a more pronounced departure from summer as the average low temperature drops to 15.3°C (59.5°F). This is the driest month of the year with a rainfall of only 25mm (0.98"), a stark contrast to the heavy showers of the initial months. As the weather transitions the pressure atmospheric increases, reaching 1015.3mb. This shift aligns with clear skies most of the time, fostering outdoor activities under pleasant weather conditions. Wind speeds peak for the season, but still within a comfortable range aligning with the generally mild character of April.

Temperature

Lusaka ushers in April with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Throughout the month of April, Lusaka observes an average nighttime temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Humidity

In Lusaka, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout April, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lusaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.1 days and collects up to 642mm (25.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.

Sunshine

In Lusaka, the average sunshine in April is 7.4h.

UV index

January, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

In Lusaka, in April, the average high-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Lusaka, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Lusaka, in April, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Lusaka have in April?

In April, the average day length is 11h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lusaka have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average temperature in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in April: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average pressure in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average pressure in April: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average wind speed in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (13.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average humidity in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average rainfall in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in April: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (176mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average rainfall days in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.4 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average sunshine days in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average UV index in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average cloud cover in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in April: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in April
Lusaka, Zambia

Average visibility in April - Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).

Lusaka, Zambia

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