Lubumbashi Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Lubumbashi. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Lubumbashi is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1168 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Lubumbashi can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 271 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

January, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Lubumbashi Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Democratic Republic of Congo

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Democratic Republic of Congo. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Lubumbashi’s average annual precipitation is 1168 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Lubumbashi’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lubumbashi Climate page.