April weather forecast
Kitwe, Zambia

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Weather in April

Kitwe, Zambia steps into its drier season in April. There is a significant shift from March’s weather, marked by things brightening up with longer periods of sunlight and significantly less rainfall, even though temperatures begin to cool. The month sees a handsome rise in visibility and a steady fall in humidity, making outdoors increasingly comfortable. Rainfall is reduced drastically to a meager 46mm (1.81"). With these changes, the climate of Kitwe starts transitioning to a drier spell as it steps into May.

Temperature

The arrival of April brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), nearly identical to March's 25.2°C (77.4°F). In Kitwe, April is marked by an average low-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Humidity

In Kitwe, the average relative humidity in April is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kitwe, Zambia, during April, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154 rainfall days, and 929mm (36.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:53 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.9h.

UV index

January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

In Kitwe, 25.8°C (78.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.9°C (58.8°F) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April in Kitwe is 80%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout April, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kitwe have in April?

In Kitwe, the average day length in April is 11h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:53 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kitwe have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In Kitwe, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average temperature in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in April: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and June (25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average pressure in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average pressure in April: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average wind speed in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average humidity in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average humidity in April: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average rainfall in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in April: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (208mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average rainfall days in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average sunshine days in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average UV index in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average cloud cover in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in April
Kitwe, Zambia

Average visibility in April - Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average visibility in April: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

Kitwe, Zambia

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