Climate of Katanga, DR Congo
Area-weighted average across Katanga. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Katanga, a subdivision of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 20.1°C / 68.2°F in June to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in October, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 219 mm / 8.6 in depending on the season (1205 mm / 47.4 in total across the year). See the 3 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4°C72.3°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 22.6°C72.7°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 22.8°C73°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.6°C72.7°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 21.7°C71.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.1°C68.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.2°C68.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.9°C71.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 23.4°C74.1°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.5°C74.3°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.8°C73°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.4°C72.3°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Katanga?
The best months to visit Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is October at an area-wide average of 23.5°C / 74.3°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Katanga?
Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.1°C / 68.2°F in June to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 1205 mm / 47.4 in, with the wettest month being December (219 mm / 8.6 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Katanga?
The hottest month in Katanga is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Katanga?
The coldest month in Katanga is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.1°C / 68.2°F.
When does it rain most in Katanga?
The wettest month in Katanga is December, averaging about 219 mm / 8.6 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in.