Muchinga, Zambia
Kafunga
Kafunga is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,277 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:46
10.57° S, 32.00° EElevation 1,277 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kafunga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:24 · 17:4912 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:19Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
220 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Kafunga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 18%
Today24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°20°
Thu29 Oct34°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°9.3 mm
Sun1 Nov31°19°
Mon2 Nov30°19°3.9 mm
When to go to Kafunga
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 | 48 | 49 | 55 | 67 | 91 | 98 | 98 | 94 | 82 | 69 | 44 | 47 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 220 | 187 | 162 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 87 | 192 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Kafunga
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 Kafunga
Earthquakes around Kafunga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 108 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kafunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kafunga.
What is the hottest month in Kafunga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Kafunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kafunga?
January is the wettest month with about 220 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.