Muchinga, Zambia
Lunga
Lunga is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,100 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:03
10.84° S, 32.37° EElevation 1,100 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lunga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:24 · 17:4712 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:26Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
260 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Lunga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 25%
Today22 Oct37°20°
Fri23 Oct37°21°
Sat24 Oct35°22°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct35°20°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct35°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°20°1 mm
When to go to Lunga
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 | 44 | 45 | 51 | 65 | 91 | 98 | 98 | 92 | 79 | 65 | 39 | 42 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 28° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 260 | 238 | 193 | 61 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 82 | 214 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Lunga
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 Lunga
Earthquakes around Lunga
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 record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 58 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lunga.
What is the hottest month in Lunga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Lunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lunga?
January is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.