Luanshya
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Luanshya month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Luanshya are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 259 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4 | 17.8 | 259 | 8.9 |
| February | 25.9 | 17.8 | 190 | 9.5 |
| March | 25.9 | 17.4 | 142 | 10.3 |
| April | 25.9 | 16.1 | 40 | 10.7 |
| May | 25.6 | 13.9 | 5 | 11.0 |
| June | 24.5 | 11.8 | 0 | 10.9 |
| July | 24.7 | 11.5 | 0 | 10.7 |
| August | 27.7 | 13.9 | 0 | 11.4 |
| September | 30.9 | 17.0 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 32.2 | 19.2 | 9 | 11.6 |
| November | 29.9 | 19.1 | 105 | 10.9 |
| December | 26.9 | 18.1 | 188 | 9.8 |
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Research updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026Past and future events in Luanshya
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Previously
- August 2026 General Elections
General elections held in August 2026 where Charles Mulenga retained the Luanshya Mayoral seat.
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- Luanshya
- Luanshya Municipal Council – Luanshya Town
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- Wikidata structured records for Luanshya
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01 · OverviewLuanshya, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Luanshya took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Luanshya
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Luanshya
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Luanshya
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Luanshya
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01 · Q&AWhere is Luanshya located and what are its coordinates?
Luanshya is situated in Zambia at geographic coordinates -13.1367, 28.4166, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Luanshya?
Luanshya has a recorded population of approximately 193,293 and observes the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Luanshya?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Luanshya include EN-ZM, BEM, LOZ, LUN, LUE, NY, TOI, with ZMW used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Luanshya?
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