Kolwezi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Kolwezi remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in September. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in September to 15°C (59°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kolwezi has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1213 mm (48 in) of rainfall annually. Kolwezi can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 244 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kolwezi Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Kolwezi can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine