When to go · Kitwe
Kitwe in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: November–April (rainy, malaria risk).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: November–April (rainy, malaria risk).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Kitwe's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler evenings).
- JuneGreatInside Kitwe's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler evenings).
- JulyGreatInside Kitwe's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler evenings).
- AugustGreatInside Kitwe's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler evenings).
Weather in January
- KitweHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Low
- Prices · Zambia overall
- Low
Zambia overall: Rains; most bush camps closed; falls rising.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kitwe, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: November–April (rainy, malaria risk).
May: Inside Kitwe's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler evenings).
Kitwe: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast