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:
Rainy season in Kolwezi occurs in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 244 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 322 hours of sunshine.
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