The climate of Western

The current climate in Western features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Western, Zambia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Western in recent years was 43°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in January 2022.

Rainfall amount

On average, Western receives 1005 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Western?

The best time to visit Western for sunny weather is April through September and November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Western. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Western

The climate table of Western shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temp. max (°C)	28	29	29	29	29	27	27	31	35	36	33	30
Temp. min (°C)	20	20	20	19	15	12	11	15	19	21	21	20
Precipitation						-	-	-
Precipitation (mm)	262	225	165	41	1,5	0	0	0	0,3	14	104	192
UV Index	8	8	8	9	8	8	8	9	10	10	9	8

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Western, Zambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Western

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Yearly Temperature in Western

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Western, Zambia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Western

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Western

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Western, Zambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Western

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Average weather in Western by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Western. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.