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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Chunga

Chunga is a city in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,197 m above sea level. It has a population of about 115,539. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population115,539
Local time04:41
15.32° S, 28.27° EElevation 1,197 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chungaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chunga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

225 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chunga

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct38°23°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct37°22°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct32°25°1 mm
Sat31 Oct33°22°

When to go to Chunga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505461819910010010084724748
High26°25°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°30°29°26°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°17°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)2251888823311011485179
Wet days26221971000031324

What's on in Chunga

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 Chunga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chunga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 147 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 135 km
5.3Siavonga 30 km ←1963 · 143 km
5.2Siavonga 30 km ↖1986 · 118 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chunga.
What is the hottest month in Chunga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chunga?
January is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.