Kalemie Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 28°C (82°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kalemie compares to cities worldwide.
Kalemie Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Kalemie changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in September. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) in September to 20°C (68°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kalemie by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. September, the city's warmest month, sees 233 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Kalemie Temperatures: 1980-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Kalemie spanning 47 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Kalemie vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
The map below shows the annual temperature across Democratic Republic of the Congo. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Kalemie vs World: Temperature Compared
Kalemie's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kalemie?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Kalemie, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 68% — considered high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 64% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Kalemie's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kalemie climate page.
