April weather forecast
Kitwe, Zambia

April

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 shift to April signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), subtly varied from March's 25.2°C (77.4°F). Kitwe records an average low of 14.9°C (58.8°F) throughout the nights in April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kitwe, in April, during 15.3 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kitwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154 days and collects up to 929mm (36.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Kitwe, 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in April transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?
An average high-temperature, in April, in Kitwe, is 25.8°C (78.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F).
What is the average humidity in April?
The average relative humidity in April is 80%.
How many days does it rain in April?
In Kitwe, in April, during 15.3 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Kitwe have in April?
In April, the average day length 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?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in April?
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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).

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