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Kabwe Climate

Kabwe is a city in Zambia (02) with a population of about 288,598. Its average annual temperature is 20.6°C (69°F), with roughly 860 mm of rain per year.

20.6°C

Avg Temp

860

Precip (mm/yr)

Oct

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Kabwe Climate

Kabwe has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F) and receives about 860 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

20.6°C

Avg Temp

860

Precip (mm/yr)

Oct

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kabwe — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January22° / 71°216 mm
February22° / 71°181 mm
March21° / 70°101 mm
April20° / 69°28 mm
May18° / 65°5 mm
June16° / 61°0 mm
July16° / 61°0 mm
August19° / 66°0 mm
September23° / 73°2 mm
October24° / 76°14 mm
November24° / 75°93 mm
December22° / 72°220 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Kabwe

The most comfortable months to visit Kabwe are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 8°C low). December is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Kabwe are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Kabwe, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C and about 860 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.

In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Kabwe average about 32°C (90°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.