Kitwe weather
At 10:45 PM local time it was clear and 22°C (71°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Kitwe sits 1223 m (4,013 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 10%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Kitwe weather
Is it raining in Kitwe right now?
No. It’s clear and 22° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Kitwe this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–35° and lows of 17–20°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kitwe lately?
In the past 7 days, Kitwe had 1 rainy day and 2.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kitwe?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kitwe weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kitwe?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kitwe is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in June to 35°C (94°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Kitwe?
January is the wettest month, with about 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Kitwe?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (94°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F).
Does Kitwe have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Kitwe weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months