Lumbumbashi weather in December (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Thinking of visiting Lumbumbashi in December? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Lumbumbashi generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 27°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 18°C.

Precipitation

Lumbumbashi in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 240 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 24 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lumbumbashi, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 240 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 132 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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