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Northern Province, Zambia

Luwingu

Luwingu is a small town in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,381 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,766 (2010). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now30°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population10,766
Local time16:50
10.26° S, 29.93° EElevation 1,381 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Luwinguweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month36mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Luwingu at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

279 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Luwingu

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Sunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 29%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°18°
Fri23 Oct34°18°
Sat24 Oct33°19°
Sun25 Oct32°19°
Mon26 Oct31°19°
Tue27 Oct32°19°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct30°20°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°19°2.4 mm

When to go to Luwingu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score50495467951001009178604650
High25°25°25°25°25°25°25°27°30°30°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°14°12°11°13°16°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)281240242819000336151279
Wet days292528132001172030

What's on in Luwingu

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 Luwingu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Luwingu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 80 km
5.1Mpulungu 85 km ↙1994 · 144 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Luwingu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Luwingu.
What is the hottest month in Luwingu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Luwingu?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Luwingu?
December is the wettest month with about 279 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.