Kabwe weather in December (Zambia)

Curious about the December weather in Kabwe? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Kabwe generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 19°C.

Kabwe in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kabwe. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kabwe climate page with graphs.

 

Kabwe, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 220 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 172 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in Zambia in December

Find out more about the weather in Zambia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kabwe in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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