Lumbumbashi weather in March (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

What kind of weather does March bring to Lumbumbashi? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Lumbumbashi includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 18°C.

Precipitation

Lumbumbashi in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 174 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lumbumbashi, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 174 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in March

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

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