Muchinga, Zambia
Munkunta
Munkunta is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,176 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now20°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time04:47
11.45° S, 30.55° EElevation 1,176 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Munkunta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 17:5512 h 26 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 15:34Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence 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 month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
278 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Munkunta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 50%
Today23 Oct36°20°
Sat24 Oct35°21°
Sun25 Oct33°22°
Mon26 Oct33°21°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct33°21°2 mm
Sat31 Oct31°20°3.9 mm
When to go to Munkunta
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 | 45 | 46 | 52 | 68 | 91 | 97 | 99 | 88 | 76 | 63 | 41 | 45 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 278 | 231 | 184 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 117 | 251 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 29 |
What's on in Munkunta
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 Munkunta
Earthquakes around Munkunta
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 104 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Munkunta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Munkunta.
What is the hottest month in Munkunta?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Munkunta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Munkunta?
January is the wettest month with about 278 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.