Climate of Solwezi, Northwestern, Zambia
Point-value climate at Solwezi (Northwestern, Zambia). Population approximately 65,000.
Located in Northwestern, Zambia, Solwezi has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 65,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 15.7°C / 60.3°F in June to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in October, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 249 mm / 9.8 in (December) — about 1245 mm / 49 in across the year. Solwezi is the capital of Northwestern. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Solwezi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2°C68.4°F | 245 mm9.6″ | — |
| February | 20.5°C68.9°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| March | 20.4°C68.7°F | 212 mm8.3″ | — |
| April | 19.9°C67.8°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 17.9°C64.2°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 15.7°C60.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.9°C60.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.5°C65.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.5°C70.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.4°C72.3°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| November | 21.2°C70.2°F | 168 mm6.6″ | — |
| December | 20.3°C68.5°F | 249 mm9.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Solwezi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Solwezi's warmest month is October at an average of 22.4°C / 72.3°F, and its driest month is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Solwezi?
Solwezi, in Northwestern, Zambia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.7°C / 60.3°F in June to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 1245 mm / 49 in, with the wettest month being December (249 mm / 9.8 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Solwezi in October?
The average temperature in Solwezi in October is 22.4°C / 72.3°F, with rainfall of about 63 mm / 2.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Solwezi?
The driest month in Solwezi is July, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 15.9°C / 60.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Solwezi?
The wettest month in Solwezi is December, with approximately 249 mm / 9.8 in of average monthly rainfall.