Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kafue Climate
Kafue is a city in Zambia (09) with a population of about 104,174. Its average annual temperature is 21.4°C (71°F), with roughly 769 mm of rain per year.
21.4°C
Avg Temp
769
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Kafue Climate
Kafue has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F) and receives about 769 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.4°C
Avg Temp
769
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 203 mm |
| February | 22° / 72° | 162 mm |
| March | 22° / 72° | 86 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 24 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 3 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 0 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 0 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 0 mm |
| September | 24° / 74° | 1 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 19 mm |
| November | 25° / 76° | 89 mm |
| December | 23° / 73° | 182 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 Kafue
The most comfortable months to visit Kafue are typically April, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 33°C high). The coldest is June (near 9°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kafue are typically April, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kafue, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C and about 769 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Kafue average about 33°C (91°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.