Climate of Kolwezi, Katanga, DR Congo
Point-value climate at Kolwezi (Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the). Population approximately 418,000.
Located in Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kolwezi has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 418,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in July to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in October, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 246 mm / 9.7 in (December) — about 1281 mm / 50.4 in across the year. Kolwezi is the capital of Katanga. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kolwezi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3°C68.5°F | 220 mm8.7″ | — |
| February | 20.3°C68.5°F | 206 mm8.1″ | — |
| March | 20.5°C68.9°F | 222 mm8.7″ | — |
| April | 20.1°C68.2°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| May | 18.6°C65.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.4°C61.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.2°C61.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.2°C64.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 20.7°C69.3°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 21.3°C70.3°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 20.8°C69.4°F | 191 mm7.5″ | — |
| December | 20.3°C68.5°F | 246 mm9.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kolwezi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Kolwezi's warmest month is October at an average of 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and its driest month is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kolwezi?
Kolwezi, in Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in July to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 1281 mm / 50.4 in, with the wettest month being December (246 mm / 9.7 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Kolwezi in October?
The average temperature in Kolwezi in October is 21.3°C / 70.3°F, with rainfall of about 78 mm / 3.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kolwezi?
The driest month in Kolwezi is July, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Kolwezi?
The wettest month in Kolwezi is December, with approximately 246 mm / 9.7 in of average monthly rainfall.