Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kapiri Mposhi Climate
Kapiri Mposhi is a city in Zambia (02) with a population of about 83,211. Its average annual temperature is 20.2°C (68°F), with roughly 995 mm of rain per year.
20.2°C
Avg Temp
995
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Kapiri Mposhi Climate
Kapiri Mposhi has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F) and receives about 995 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.2°C
Avg Temp
995
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 71° | 242 mm |
| February | 21° / 71° | 216 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 129 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 33 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 6 mm |
| June | 16° / 60° | 0 mm |
| July | 16° / 60° | 0 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 0 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 1 mm |
| October | 24° / 75° | 20 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 105 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 243 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 Kapiri Mposhi
The most comfortable months to visit Kapiri Mposhi 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 June (near 7°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kapiri Mposhi are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C and about 995 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Kapiri Mposhi average about 32°C (89°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.