Best Time to Visit Kolwezi, Katanga, DR Congo
Kolwezi is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Kolwezi for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in July to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in October, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 246 mm / 9.7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kolwezi, Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kolwezi's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kolwezi?
The best time to visit Kolwezi for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kolwezi's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kolwezi?
The rainy season at Kolwezi, Katanga runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 91 mm / 3.6 in. The wettest single month is December (246 mm / 9.7 in).
What is the driest month in Kolwezi?
The driest month in Kolwezi is July, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kolwezi?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kolwezi — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, March, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 246 mm / 9.7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
Is Kolwezi climate different from Congo, Democratic Republic of the overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kolwezi figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Congo, Democratic Republic of the figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kolwezi specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.