Kitwe
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should note official UK FCDO guidance regarding entry requirements into Zambia, particularly concerning individuals entering from Ebola-affected regions.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Official travel guidance highlights specific entry requirements for visitors entering from Ebola-affected regions.
- Local health context includes high regional HIV/AIDS rates noted in community support and nutrition programs.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kitwe month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kitwe are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 11°C), and January the wettest (about 266 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6 | 17.9 | 266 | 9.0 |
| February | 26.1 | 17.9 | 205 | 9.3 |
| March | 25.9 | 17.4 | 162 | 10.0 |
| April | 25.8 | 15.9 | 47 | 10.6 |
| May | 25.7 | 13.5 | 6 | 11.0 |
| June | 24.7 | 11.5 | 0 | 10.9 |
| July | 25.0 | 11.3 | 0 | 10.7 |
| August | 28.0 | 13.6 | 0 | 11.3 |
| September | 31.1 | 16.6 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 32.3 | 19.0 | 12 | 11.5 |
| November | 29.8 | 18.9 | 105 | 10.9 |
| December | 27.0 | 18.1 | 190 | 9.7 |
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Research updated Sunday, October 18, 2026Past and future events in Kitwe
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Previously
- Documented history · 1936
Kitwe was founded in 1936 in north-central Zambia as the railway was being built by Cecil Rhodes' company.
- Documented history · 1937
The Rhodesia Railways main line reached the town in 1937, providing passenger services as far south as Bulawayo in today's Zimbabwe, with connections to Cape Town in today's South Africa.
- Documented history · 1966
With the upsurge of copper prices in the 1950s Kitwe developed from a small township to the second largest city in Zambia, obtaining city status in 1966.
- Foundation of Kitwe
Kitwe was founded in 1936 in north-central Zambia during the construction of the railway.
- Railway Arrival
The Rhodesia Railways main line reached the town in 1937, connecting it regionally.
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01 · OverviewKitwe, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kitwe took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kitwe
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kitwe
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kitwe
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kitwe
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kitwe located and what are its coordinates?
Kitwe is situated in Zambia at geographic coordinates -12.8024, 28.2132, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kitwe?
Kitwe has a recorded population of approximately 665,961 and observes the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kitwe?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kitwe include EN-ZM, BEM, LOZ, LUN, LUE, NY, TOI, with ZMW used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kitwe?
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