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Kolwezi Climate by Month

The weather in Kolwezi is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Kolwezi remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in September. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 15°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kolwezi has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1213 mm of rainfall annually. Kolwezi can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 244 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Kolwezi in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kolwezi has high temperatures year round ranging between 25°C and 31°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August and September.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Kolwezi?
    Rainy season in Kolwezi occurs in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
  • Does Kolwezi have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kolwezi?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kolwezi?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kolwezi?
    January tops the wettest month list with 244 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kolwezi?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kolwezi?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 322 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kolwezi

    Thu   Nov 21
    24°C | 18°C
    NE 11 km/h
    5 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    26°C | 17°C
    N 11 km/h
    8.9 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    25°C | 17°C
    NW 11 km/h
    5.7 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder