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Muchinga
Muchinga
Muchinga, Zambia

Nunga

Nunga is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,478 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:44
9.17° S, 32.47° EElevation 1,478 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Nungaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low29° / 16°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Nunga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

245 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Nunga

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 23%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct31°18°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct30°19°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct31°19°
Thu29 Oct29°19°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct26°18°2.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°17°14.6 mm
Sun1 Nov21°17°7.5 mm
Mon2 Nov22°17°9.2 mm
Tue3 Nov24°17°2 mm

When to go to Nunga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484953659198999585734750
High25°25°25°24°24°24°24°26°28°29°28°26°
Low16°16°16°16°14°12°11°12°14°16°17°16°
Rain (mm)24524022813324111327103217
Wet days302528184111141427

What's on in Nunga

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 Nunga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nunga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Sumbawanga 55 km →2019 · 145 km
5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 46 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 51 km
5.1Mlowo 26 km ↖1985 · 57 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nunga.
What is the hottest month in Nunga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Nunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nunga?
January is the wettest month with about 245 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.