Lukulu, Zambia

Western Province · Zambia

Lukulu is a small city in Western Province, Zambia with a population of 10,575. Elevation: 3,438 ft (1,048 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

10,575 Population
3,438 ft Elevation 1,048 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Lukulu

Lukulu

Lukulu is a market town in the Western Province of Zambia, on the Zambezi River, and headquarters of a district of the same name. Access to the town is limited to only a few graded roads with traffic running through it from Kaoma town to Watopa town. Fish from the river provide most of the local diet, and some are exported to other parts of Zambia away from the river. The town has very beautiful Zambezi River water front and sandy beaches.

People

Population10,575

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation3,438 ft (1,048 m)
Population10,575
Elevation3,438 ft (1,048 m)
Coordinates-14.3707°, 23.2420°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (979 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lukulu

Lukulu is a small city in Zambia (Western Province) with a population of 10,575. The city sits at an elevation of 3,438 feet (1,048 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Lukulu

Lukulu has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.1°C), the coldest is Jul (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 17.7° / 31.7° 248.6
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 18.2° / 33.3° 150.2
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 17.4° / 33° 122.1
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 14° / 32.6° 26.6
May 21.5°C / 71°F 10.3° / 31.8° 2.4
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 9.1° / 30.3° 0.1
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 8.2° / 30.6° 0.1
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 10.3° / 35.4° 0.1
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 13.5° / 38.6° 0.8
Oct 29.1°C / 84°F 17.7° / 40° 26.6
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 19.3° / 38.8° 97.1
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 18.6° / 37.1° 179.5
Lukulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,438 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Zambia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation3,438 ft (1,048 m)
Coordinates14.3707°S, 23.2420°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 21, 2014.

Jan 24, 1991 46 km NNE of Zambezi, Zambia M4.9 137 km
Apr 21, 2014 50 km SSE of Zambezi, Zambia M4.6 51 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km N of Kabompo, Zambia M3.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest
November 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in
December 74°F (24°C) 7.8 in

Lukulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Lukulu

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Clinics in Lukulu

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Luoke East Health Post
Sikunduko Rural Health Center
ZM #11700297028

Airports Near Lukulu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chitokoloki Airport-Small Airport
Kalabo AirportKLBSmall Airport
Lukulu AirportLXUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lukulu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lukulu Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,048 m (3,438 ft)
Website
lukulucouncil.gov.zm/

🇿🇲 About Zambia

Capital Lusaka
Population 17,351,822
Area 752,614 km²
GDP (USD) $27,577,956,471
GDP per capita $1,331
HDI 0.565
Life expectancy 66.4 years
Internet users 33.0%
Urban population 45.0%
Currency ZMW (Kwacha)
Languages English
Calling code +260
TLD .zm
Driving side left

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Lukulu has a population of 10,575 residents and is located in Zambia..

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Lukulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

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