Luwingu, Zambia
Northern Province · Zambia
Luwingu is a small city in Northern Province, Zambia with a population of 10,766. Elevation: 4,531 ft (1,381 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Luwingu
Luwingu District is a district of Zambia, located in Northern Province. The capital lies at Luwingu. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 101,142 people. It is one of the oldest districts of the Northern Province, being founded in 1906.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,766 |
| Elevation | 4,531 ft (1,381 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.2621°, 29.9271° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.5 inches (1,384 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Luwingu
Luwingu is a small city in Zambia (Northern Province) with a population of 10,766. The city sits at an elevation of 4,531 feet (1,381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Luwingu
Luwingu has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.7°C), the coldest is Jul (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1354 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,531 ft (1,381 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2621°S, 29.9271°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 9.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
Luwingu has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and August the driest (0.0").
Schools in Luwingu
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luwingu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lobati School | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Luwingu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luwingu Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Luwingu
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Luwingu.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Lufubu Falls |
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Luwingu has a population of 10,766 residents and is located in Zambia..
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Luwingu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.
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