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Kolwezi weather in May (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Thinking of visiting Kolwezi in May? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Kolwezi is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Kolwezi in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.9 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about a single day of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 302 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Kolwezi. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kolwezi climate page with graphs.

 

Kolwezi, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
SunshineSunshine 302 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in May

Find out more about the weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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