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Kitwe weather in December (Zambia)

What should you pack for a trip to Kitwe in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Kitwe includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Kitwe in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 265 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 22 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kitwe. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kitwe, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 74%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 265 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

Where to go in Zambia in December

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kitwe.

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