Lumbumbashi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December to 2 m/s in September and October.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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1 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
Rainy season in Lumbumbashi occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 271 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 318 hours of sunshine.
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