Lubumbashi Temperature by Month
Lubumbashi in Democratic Republic of Congo enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 29°C (84°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Lubumbashi Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Lubumbashi remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in October, dropping to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July. Nighttime lows stay between 20°C (68°F) and 12°C (54°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lubumbashi by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. October, the warmest month, gets 282 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Lubumbashi Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Lubumbashi spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Lubumbashi vs Democratic Republic of Congo
The map below shows the annual temperature across Democratic Republic of Congo. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Lubumbashi vs World: Temperature Compared
Lubumbashi'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:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
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 Lubumbashi?
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 Lubumbashi, 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.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Lubumbashi's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Lubumbashi climate page.
