Kilwa Island

Island Island in Luapula Province with local settlements

Kilwa Island in Luapula Province lies on Lake Mweru and draws fishing communities, small‑boat travel and visitors interested in riverine life.

Kilwa Island
-9.2667, 28.4500
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Best Time to Visit Kilwa Island #

The dry season (May-October) is generally the best time to visit for more reliable travel and outdoor activities.

Dry season
May-Oct · ~15-30°C
Drier conditions and easier travel by boat or road; best time for exploring and local transport reliability.
Rainy season
Nov-Apr · ~20-30°C
Heavy rains and higher water levels can make travel and outdoor activities more difficult.

Weather & Climate near Kilwa Island #

Climate

Kilwa Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1088 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 30°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° – 29°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 28°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 29°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° – 31°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° – 32°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 30°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

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