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Kitwe Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from very warm conditions to warm. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Kitwe experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in October, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 12°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kitwe is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1176 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives heavy rainfall, averaging 284 mm of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.2 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kitwe Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Kitwe

Wed   Jan 15
28°C | 17°C
NW 5 m/s
8.3 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
28°C | 18°C
N 3 m/s
2.1 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Fri   Jan 17
26°C | 19°C
NW 3 m/s
25 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kitwe in Zambia

Kitwe has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 33°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Kitwe?
    Rainy season in Kitwe occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Does Kitwe have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kitwe?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kitwe?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kitwe?
    January tops the wettest month list with 284 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kitwe?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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