Copperbelt weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Copperbelt, Zambia. Like most weather services, we show Copperbelt at one spot: Kitwe, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 20°C (67°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 34%
- 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 mostly clear and 20° 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 32–35° and lows of 18–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Friday, Saturday). 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.
Copperbelt weather by month
When is the best time to visit Copperbelt?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Copperbelt 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 Copperbelt?
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 Copperbelt?
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 Copperbelt 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).
Copperbelt weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kitwe), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Copperbelt
Weather can differ a lot within Copperbelt: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwe | Apr–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–35°C | 1,033 mm |
| Ndola | Apr–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–34°C | 1,036 mm |
| Chingola | Apr–Sep | Dec–Mar | 25–34°C | 1,133 mm |
| Luanshya | Apr–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–35°C | 1,033 mm |
| Mufulira | Apr–Sep | Dec–Mar | 25–34°C | 1,133 mm |
| Chililabombwe | Apr–Sep | Dec–Mar | 25–34°C | 1,133 mm |
| Kalulushi | Apr–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–35°C | 1,033 mm |
| Chambishi | Apr–Sep | Dec–Mar | 25–34°C | 1,133 mm |
| Mapalo | Apr–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–34°C | 1,036 mm |
| Mpongwe | Apr–Sep | Dec–Feb | 25–35°C | 979 mm |