Kitwe
Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Current Weather
24°75°
Mostly Clear
Feels Like: 25°76°
Min: 23°74°
Max: 37°98°
The next few hours will be mostly clear, with today reaching 37°C and dropping to 24°C. The coming days will be mostly clear throughout the day.
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18:02
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15:43
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Kitwe today, October 23, 2026
Plan for bright conditions in Kitwe on October 23, 2026, though cloud cover thickens for a spell near 14:00. The day as a whole still leans toward sunshine. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 35% near 11:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.Plan for bright conditions in Kitwe on October 23, 2026, though cloud cover thickens for a spell near 14:00. The day as a whole still leans toward sunshine. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 35% near 11:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 23°C toward a daytime high of about 37°C. Relative humidity sits between 16% and 32%, reaching its peak around 02:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 11:00 at 16 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 74°F toward a daytime high of about 98°F. Relative humidity sits between 16% and 32%, reaching its peak around 02:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 11:00 at 10 mph.
Through the afternoon skies look more workable, with cloud near 37% around 14:00. Later outdoor plans have a clearer window than the morning may have suggested. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. The sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 18:02, for a total of 12 hours 23 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon skies look more workable, with cloud near 37% around 14:00. Later outdoor plans have a clearer window than the morning may have suggested. Visibility stays near 10 mi. The sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 18:02, for a total of 12 hours 23 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, settled sunshine in Kitwe on October 23, 2026 makes outdoor timing easier, with highs near 37°C.Taken together, settled sunshine in Kitwe on October 23, 2026 makes outdoor timing easier, with highs near 98°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Kitwe
How warm does it get in Kitwe?
The warmest month in Kitwe is October, with average high temperatures of 32°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.The warmest month in Kitwe is October, with average high temperatures of 89°F. The average temperature during this period is around 77°F.
How cold does it get in Kitwe?
The coldest month in Kitwe is July, with average low temperatures of 11°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.The coldest month in Kitwe is July, with average low temperatures of 52°F. The average temperature during this period is around 64°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Kitwe?
The wettest month in Kitwe is January, with an average of 279 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Kitwe is January, with an average of 11 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Kitwe?
The driest month in Kitwe is August, with an average of 0 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Kitwe is August, with an average of 0 in of precipitation.