Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kitwe Climate
Kitwe is a city in Zambia (08) with a population of about 665,961. Its average annual temperature is 20.1°C (68°F), with roughly 1256 mm of rain per year.
20.1°C
Avg Temp
1256
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Kitwe Climate
Kitwe has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F) and receives about 1256 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.1°C
Avg Temp
1256
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 296 mm |
| February | 21° / 71° | 238 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 191 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 59 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 7 mm |
| June | 15° / 60° | 0 mm |
| July | 16° / 60° | 0 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 0 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 3 mm |
| October | 23° / 74° | 35 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 145 mm |
| December | 21° / 70° | 282 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 Kitwe
The most comfortable months to visit Kitwe are typically September, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 32°C high). The coldest is June (near 5°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kitwe are typically September, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kitwe, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C and about 1256 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Kitwe 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.