When is the best time to go to Solwezi

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Solwezi, Zambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Solwezi weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Solwezi are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Solwezi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 274mm 4.8hrs 13.5hrs

The climate in Solwezi during January can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Solwezi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Solwezi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Solwezi with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Solwezi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 237mm 5hrs 13.2hrs

February in Solwezi is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Solwezi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Solwezi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Solwezi with around 237mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in February »

March

Solwezi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 231mm 5.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Solwezi is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Solwezi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Solwezi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Solwezi with around 231mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in March »

April

Solwezi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 72mm 8.3hrs 12.6hrs

Solwezi's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Solwezi.

April is in the fall / autumn in Solwezi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Solwezi with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in April »

May

Solwezi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 5mm 9.8hrs 12.3hrs

May is a very dry month in Solwezi and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Solwezi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Solwezi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Solwezi with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in May »

June

Solwezi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 10.3hrs 13.5hrs

June is a arid month in Solwezi and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Solwezi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Solwezi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Solwezi with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in June »

July

Solwezi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 10.3hrs 13.2hrs

July in Solwezi is generally arid with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Solwezi, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Solwezi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Solwezi with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in July »

August

Solwezi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 1mm 10.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Solwezi is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Solwezi, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Solwezi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Solwezi with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in August »

September

Solwezi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 4mm 9.6hrs 12.6hrs

Solwezi's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Solwezi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Solwezi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Solwezi with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in September »

October

Solwezi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 46mm 8.2hrs 12.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Solwezi and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Solwezi.

October is in the spring in Solwezi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Solwezi with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in October »

November

Solwezi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 163mm 6.6hrs 13.5hrs

Solwezi's weather in November is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Solwezi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Solwezi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Solwezi with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in November »

December

Solwezi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 266mm 5.2hrs 13.2hrs

December in Solwezi is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Solwezi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Solwezi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Solwezi with around 266mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Solwezi weather in December »

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Solwezi weather stats

Solwezi weather statistics
Hottest month: October 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: June 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 24.9°C 76.8°F
Wettest month: January 274mm 10.8ins
Warmest sea: March 28.7°C 83.7°F
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