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Lumbumbashi Climate by Month

Lumbumbashi has a steady warm climate 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

With minimal seasonal shifts, Lumbumbashi experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 12°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Lumbumbashi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1167 mm of rainfall per year. Lumbumbashi can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 271 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Lumbumbashi can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 10.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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

Lumbumbashi has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 32°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Lumbumbashi?
    Rainy season in Lumbumbashi occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Does Lumbumbashi have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lumbumbashi?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lumbumbashi?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lumbumbashi?
    January tops the wettest month list with 271 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lumbumbashi?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lumbumbashi?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 318 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lumbumbashi

    Thu   Nov 21
    28°C | 17°C
    E 18 km/h
    4.5 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    27°C | 16°C
    NE 14 km/h
    5.2 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    29°C | 18°C
    N 18 km/h
    2.9 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder