Climate normals · 1970–2000
Solwezi Climate
Solwezi is a city in Zambia (06) with a population of about 301,370. Its average annual temperature is 19.4°C (67°F), with roughly 1247 mm of rain per year.
19.4°C
Avg Temp
1247
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Solwezi Climate
Solwezi has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F) and receives about 1247 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.4°C
Avg Temp
1247
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 68° | 245 mm |
| February | 20° / 69° | 215 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 212 mm |
| April | 20° / 67° | 70 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 10 mm |
| June | 16° / 60° | 1 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 0 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 1 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 11 mm |
| October | 22° / 72° | 63 mm |
| November | 21° / 70° | 168 mm |
| December | 20° / 68° | 251 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 Solwezi
The most comfortable months to visit Solwezi are typically September, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 31°C high). The coldest is June (near 5°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Solwezi are typically September, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Solwezi, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C and about 1247 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Solwezi average about 31°C (88°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.