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Kitwe weather in May (Zambia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kitwe during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Kitwe is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Kitwe in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.7 mm for the month. Historically, approximately a single day this month are expected to have rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Kitwe. 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 Kitwe climate page with graphs.

 

Kitwe, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  

Where to go in Zambia in May

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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