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Chunga Weather in September

Chunga in September

The short of it: Chunga in September averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 15° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

September in Chunga brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 15°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-September, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Chunga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Lusaka, 10 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Chunga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LusakaLusaka Province10 km SSE31°15°1.0 mm
NamalombweLusaka Province12 km SW31°15°1.0 mm
MadidoLusaka Province12 km ESE31°15°1.0 mm
ChinkuliLusaka Province16 km E31°15°1.0 mm
Lusaka WestLusaka Province17 km W32°15°1.0 mm
NtandabaleLusaka Province18 km ESE31°14°1.0 mm
ChisankaneLusaka Province20 km SSE31°14°1.0 mm
ChilongoloLusaka Province22 km SSW31°15°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Chunga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Chunga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°212 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
February27°17°163 mm8 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
March27°16°106 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April27°14°30 mm9 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°11°4.0 mm10 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°9°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°8°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°11°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°15°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October33°17°12 mm15 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
November31°18°87 mm12 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
December27°17°190 mm10 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chunga in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chunga in September?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Chunga?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Chunga in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 13 min in June to 13 h 2 min in December.

Does it snow in Chunga in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chunga in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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