Lubumbashi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Lubumbashi has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Lubumbashi experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in October to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 12°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Precipitation and rainy days
Lubumbashi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1168 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Lubumbashi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 271 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
For more details, please visit our Lubumbashi Precipitation page.
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Lubumbashi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lubumbashi.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 85%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%.
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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The best time of year to visit Lubumbashi in Democratic Republic of Congo
Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi 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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