Lumbumbashi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Lumbumbashi experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in October to 12°C (54°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Lumbumbashi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1167 mm (46 in) of rainfall per year. Lumbumbashi can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 271 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lumbumbashi Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lumbumbashi.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 85%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December to 2 m/s (4 knots) in September and October. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)