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Lusaka vs Kitwe for Remote Work

Lusaka and Kitwe are the two largest cities in Zambia with complete remote-work profiles. Lusaka has about 2.2M residents; Kitwe has about 666K. Lusaka is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Lusaka is typically September (22°C avg), compared with August (21°C avg) in Kitwe. Lusaka sees about 2 rainy days that month, while Kitwe sees about 0 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 11–31°C in Lusaka and 11–32°C in Kitwe.

Lusaka sits at 1,277 m, versus 1,224 m in Kitwe.

Side-by-side

Lusaka

Zambia

Population
2.2M
Elevation
1,277 m
Best month
September
Best-month temperature
22°C
Best-month range
17–29°C
Best-month rain
About 2 rainy days
Year temperature range
11–31°C
National capital
Yes

Kitwe

Zambia

Population
666K
Elevation
1,224 m
Best month
August
Best-month temperature
21°C
Best-month range
14–28°C
Best-month rain
About 0 rainy days
Year temperature range
11–32°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Lusaka or Kitwe?
Lusaka is the larger of the two complete profiles in Zambia, with about 2.2M residents compared with about 666K in Kitwe.
How does the climate compare in Lusaka vs Kitwe?
The best remote-work month is typically September in Lusaka (22°C avg) and August in Kitwe (21°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 2 rainy days in Lusaka versus about 0 rainy days in Kitwe.