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Luanshya Weather in April

Luanshya in April

The short of it: Luanshya in April averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 14° · rain 42 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

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

Thirty years of records give Luanshya an average April high of 28°, a low of 14° and some 42 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-April, 23 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Luanshya runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Ibenga, 26 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

April in Luanshya, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 156 mm less rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IbengaCopperbelt26 km S28°14°38 mm
NdolaCopperbelt31 km NE28°14°36 mm
MapaloCopperbelt35 km NE28°14°34 mm
KitweCopperbelt43 km NNW28°14°46 mm
KalulushiCopperbelt48 km NW28°13°44 mm
MpongweCopperbelt50 km SW28°14°39 mm
MufuliraCopperbelt68 km NNW28°13°45 mm
ChambishiCopperbelt68 km NW27°13°43 mm

The Almanac · Luanshya Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Luanshya by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°282 mm8 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
February28°17°233 mm8 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
March28°16°198 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April28°14°42 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°10°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°7°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°7°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°9°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
September32°13°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October33°16°20 mm14 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
November31°17°138 mm10 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
December28°17°280 mm9 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Luanshya in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luanshya in April?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Luanshya?

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

How long are the days in Luanshya in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 21 min in June to 12 h 54 min in December.

Does it snow in Luanshya in April?

Hardly — April nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Luanshya in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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