Northern Province, Zambia
Luena
Luena is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,204 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time09:25
10.65° S, 30.21° EElevation 1,204 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Luena at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 17:5612 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:20Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
266 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Luena
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 43%
Today25 Oct34°22°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct34°21°1 mm
Thu29 Oct30°19°10.3 mm
Fri30 Oct27°19°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct24°20°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°18°11.3 mm
Mon2 Nov23°19°4.4 mm
When to go to Luena
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 | 46 | 46 | 51 | 66 | 91 | 97 | 97 | 87 | 74 | 62 | 41 | 46 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 266 | 238 | 231 | 66 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 134 | 260 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 29 |
What's on in Luena
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 Luena
Earthquakes around Luena
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 record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 62 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Luena?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Luena.
What is the hottest month in Luena?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Luena?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Luena?
January is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.