Copperbelt weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Copperbelt: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 18°C (64°F) and cloud cover 88% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 26°C (78°F) and 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kitwe, the largest city in Copperbelt. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Copperbelt?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Copperbelt. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Copperbelt in December?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 257 mm (10.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Copperbelt in December?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 18°C (64°F).
Copperbelt weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 269 mm | 90% | least pleasant |
| February | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 197 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 139 mm | 78% | fair |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 35 mm | 50% | best |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 2 mm | 29% | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 1 mm | 22% | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0 mm | 22% | best |
| August | 29°C (85°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 1 mm | 22% | best |
| September | 33°C (91°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 1 mm | 26% | best |
| October | 35°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 15 mm | 49% | fair |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 116 mm | 74% | fair |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 257 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Copperbelt in December
Weather can differ a lot within Copperbelt: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwe | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 257 mm | least pleasant |
| Ndola | 26°C (80°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 268 mm | least pleasant |
| Chingola | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 271 mm | least pleasant |
| Luanshya | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 257 mm | least pleasant |
| Mufulira | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 271 mm | least pleasant |
| Chililabombwe | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 271 mm | least pleasant |
| Kalulushi | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 257 mm | least pleasant |
| Mapalo | 26°C (80°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 268 mm | least pleasant |
| Mpongwe | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 246 mm | least pleasant |