Best Time to Visit Solwezi, Northwestern, Zambia
Solwezi is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Solwezi for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.7°C / 60.3°F in June to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in October, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 249 mm / 9.8 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Solwezi, Northwestern, Zambia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Solwezi's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Solwezi?
The best time to visit Solwezi for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 22.4°C / 72.3°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Solwezi's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Solwezi?
The rainy season at Solwezi, Northwestern runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 70 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is December (249 mm / 9.8 in).
What is the driest month in Solwezi?
The driest month in Solwezi is July, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.9°C / 60.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Solwezi?
The least comfortable months for travel to Solwezi — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 249 mm / 9.8 in in December, and the coldest month averages 15.7°C / 60.3°F.
Is Solwezi climate different from Zambia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Solwezi figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Zambia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Solwezi specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.