Lubumbashi Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lubumbashi varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 318 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 120 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2778 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lubumbashi. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Lubumbashi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lubumbashi enjoys an average of 2778 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Lubumbashi

January, Lubumbashi’s wettest month, receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lubumbashi Precipitation page.