Climate of Lubumbashi, Katanga, DR Congo
Point-value climate at Lubumbashi (Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the). Population approximately 1,352,000.
Located in Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Lubumbashi has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 1,352,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July to 23.9°C / 75°F in October, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 248 mm / 9.8 in (January) — about 1161 mm / 45.7 in across the year. Lubumbashi is the capital of Katanga. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lubumbashi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September, October.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C71.6°F | 248 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 22.2°C72°F | 229 mm9″ | Tropical |
| March | 22°C71.6°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 21.5°C70.7°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 19.6°C67.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.6°C63.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.4°C63.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.7°C67.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22.6°C72.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.9°C75°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 23°C73.4°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 22°C71.6°F | 247 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. Lubumbashi's warmest month is October at an average of 23.9°C / 75°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lubumbashi?
Lubumbashi, in Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July to 23.9°C / 75°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 1161 mm / 45.7 in, with the wettest month being January (248 mm / 9.8 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Lubumbashi in October?
The average temperature in Lubumbashi in October is 23.9°C / 75°F, with rainfall of about 38 mm / 1.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lubumbashi?
The driest month in Lubumbashi is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.6°C / 63.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Lubumbashi?
The wettest month in Lubumbashi is January, with approximately 248 mm / 9.8 in of average monthly rainfall.