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Southern Province, Zambia

Batunga

Batunga is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,118 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now36°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:46
15.53° S, 26.13° EElevation 1,118 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Batungaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Batunga at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

248 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Batunga

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
36°C

Sunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°25°
Fri23 Oct39°25°
Sat24 Oct36°24°
Sun25 Oct35°23°
Mon26 Oct34°23°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct37°24°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct36°24°
Sat31 Oct35°24°

When to go to Batunga

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score47515579961001009275624045
High27°27°27°27°26°24°24°27°31°32°30°28°
Low19°18°18°16°14°11°11°13°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)248202141213000220104205
Wet days24211860000031424

What's on in Batunga

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Batunga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Batunga

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 41 km
5.5Mumbwa 64 km ←1959 · 77 km
5.0Itezhi Tezhi 25 km ↓2011 · 50 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Batunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Batunga.
What is the hottest month in Batunga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Batunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Batunga?
January is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.