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Kitwe weather forecast — today & tomorrow

27°

Clear sky

High: 27° · Low: 12° · Feels like 24°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 25 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 27°
17:00 · 26°
18:00 · 24°
19:00 · 22°
20:00 · 20°
21:00 · 19°
22:00 · 18°
23:00 · 17°
00:00 · 16°
01:00 · 15°
02:00 · 14°
03:00 · 14°
04:00 · 13°
05:00 · 12°
06:00 · 12°
07:00 · 12°
08:00 · 15°
09:00 · 19°
10:00 · 22°
11:00 · 24°
12:00 · 25°
13:00 · 26°
14:00 · 27°
15:00 · 27°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    26° / 10°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    14 km/h SE
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    6:27 / 17:59

Details

Air quality
65 Poor
PM2.5 31 · PM10 33

Kitwe's Climate

Kitwe sits in the Copperbelt of northern Zambia on an inland plateau at around 1,200 m, in the southern hemisphere, so its seasons run reversed. The altitude keeps the climate temperate despite the tropical latitude, and the year splits into three seasons. The rainy season (November–March) is warm and humid, with daytime highs of 25–30°C and showers or thunderstorms most afternoons, while the cool dry season (May–August) brings clear skies, dry air and pleasant 22–27°C days, though nights can dip to 6–10°C. Between them, a hot dry spell (September–October) precedes the rains.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kitwe?

The cool dry season, May to August, is best: clear skies, dry air, pleasant 22–27°C days and fewer insects.

What are the hottest months in Kitwe?

September and October, at the end of the dry season before the rains, are hottest, with daytime highs usually 30–33°C.

When is the rainy season in Kitwe?

The rainy season runs from November to March, bringing afternoon showers and thunderstorms most days along with lush greenery.

Are dry-season nights cold in Kitwe?

Yes, thanks to the plateau altitude, dry-season nights in June and July can drop to 6–10°C even though days stay warm and pleasant.

Nearby locations

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