Lubumbashi weather in March (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Curious about the March weather in Lubumbashi? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Lubumbashi generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Lubumbashi in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 174 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lubumbashi climate page with graphs.

 

Lubumbashi, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of Congo in March

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Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lubumbashi in March?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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