Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
Chunga
Chunga is a locality in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time23:08
6.18° S, 39.27° EElevation 22 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month103mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chunga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 18:1612 h 16 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:57Next holiday9 DecemberIndependence and Republic DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in February
Coolest month23°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthApril
382 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Chunga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 86%
Today22 Oct30°26°
Fri23 Oct31°25°
Sat24 Oct30°26°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°3.3 mm
Mon26 Oct30°26°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°26°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°7.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°2.5 mm
When to go to Chunga
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 54 | 57 | 46 | 50 | 56 | 76 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 59 | 51 | 50 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 86 | 56 | 187 | 382 | 268 | 73 | 47 | 50 | 41 | 103 | 169 | 182 |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 19 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Chunga
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Chunga
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chunga
Earthquakes around Chunga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Dar es Salaam 82 km ↘2020 · 141 km
5.1Dar es Salaam 84 km ↘2020 · 144 km
5.0Bububu 12 km ↑2005 · 22 km
Towns and villages around Chunga
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Nguzo Mbili0 kmFuoni Chem Chem1.8 kmMwera Kidarini1.9 kmMiembe Miwili1.9 kmFuoni Kipungani1.9 kmJumbi2.6 kmFuoni Miembe Miwili2.6 kmMwana Kwerekwe3.7 kmFuoni Kilimani3.7 kmMwera Kikokani3.7 kmKidogo Basi3.7 kmKitongani3.7 kmKichaka Punda3.7 kmWalezo4.1 kmTomondo4.1 kmRegezo Mwendo4.1 kmKinuni4.1 kmKianga4.1 kmKibondeni4.1 kmKipungani Fuoni4.1 kmMaungani Kidutani5 kmKwarara5.1 kmChumbuni Kubwa5.2 kmPangani5.2 kmKianga5.6 kmKanyweni5.6 kmMtopepo5.6 kmKisakasaka Bondeni5.9 kmMaungani5.9 kmKitongani5.9 kmKiganga5.9 kmChangwahera5.9 kmKiembi Samaki6.7 kmRegeza Mwendo6.7 kmKisauni6.7 kmShakani6.7 kmMitondoni6.7 kmLangoni6.7 kmChemani7.4 kmKombeni Uwandani7.4 kmKitutia7.4 kmDunkuki7.6 kmKisakasaka Pwani7.6 kmKunduchini7.6 kmKombeni Ziwani7.6 kmKombeni Malindi7.6 kmKombeni7.6 kmChukwani7.8 kmKisimani Mkwajuni7.8 kmMtoni Kigomeni7.8 kmMtoni7.8 kmUfune8.3 kmKibweni9.2 kmMigombani9.2 kmBuyu Pwani9.2 kmBuyu9.2 kmKipange9.3 kmKino Cha Moshi9.3 kmKombeni Chuuni9.3 kmDambani9.3 kmLangoni9.4 kmDole9.4 kmNyamanzi Kazole9.4 kmMinazi Mikinda9.4 kmMchamba Wima9.4 kmMwanyanya10 kmBububu11 kmManyanga11 kmBondeni11 kmKizimbani11 kmMkunguni Pwani11 kmMkunguni11 kmMipoponi11 kmKino Cha Mdo11 kmKikaangoni12 kmKidichi12 kmChuini12 kmFumba Uwandani13 kmBweleo13 kmKijuuni13 km
Places near Chunga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chunga.
What is the hottest month in Chunga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Chunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chunga?
April is the wettest month with about 382 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chunga?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.