Lusaka Province, Zambia
Rufunsa
Rufunsa is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 777 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time07:15
15.08° S, 29.64° EElevation 777 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rufunsa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:27 · 18:0412 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous79% · Moonrise 22:46Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
226 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Rufunsa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 51%
Today30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
Sun1 Nov35°21°
Mon2 Nov37°21°
Tue3 Nov38°25°
Wed4 Nov37°26°
Thu5 Nov37°25°
Fri6 Nov36°27°
Sat7 Nov38°27°
When to go to Rufunsa
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 | 47 | 54 | 78 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 77 | 64 | 42 | 41 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 226 | 186 | 115 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 79 | 206 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
What's on in Rufunsa
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 Rufunsa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rufunsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rufunsa.
What is the hottest month in Rufunsa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Rufunsa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rufunsa?
January is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.