Lumbumbashi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Lumbumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 29°C (84°F), peaking in October at 33°C (91°F) and dipping in July to 27°C (81°F).
With around 1167 mm (46 in) of annual rainfall, Lumbumbashi has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has distinct dry (May to October) and wet (December to March) seasons. The wettest month is January. Sunshine peaks in August, when the city sees around 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Lumbumbashi
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.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Lumbumbashi
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 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 Hours in Lumbumbashi
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
Humidity in Lumbumbashi by Month
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
Wind Speed in Lumbumbashi
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)
Lumbumbashi 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Lumbumbashi
With its warm weather, Lumbumbashi experiences temperatures from 27°C (81°F) to 33°C (91°F) throughout the year. April, May, June, July, August, September and October offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that January, February, March and December make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
