Lumbumbashi Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Lumbumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 29°C (84°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Lumbumbashi compares to cities worldwide.
Lumbumbashi Monthly Temperatures
Lumbumbashi enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July to a very warm 33°C (91°F) in October. Nights are consistently cool, with lows between 20°C (68°F) and 12°C (54°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lumbumbashi by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. October, the warmest month, averages 282 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Lumbumbashi Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Lumbumbashi spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Lumbumbashi 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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Lumbumbashi vs World: Temperature Compared
Lumbumbashi's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Lumbumbashi?
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 Lumbumbashi, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 54% — considered moderate. In October, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 44% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. 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.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Lumbumbashi this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Lumbumbashi's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Lumbumbashi climate page.
