What’s the climate like in Lubumbashi?
The current climate in Lubumbashi features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lubumbashi in recent years was 40°C in October 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in January 2023.
On average, Lubumbashi receives 1275 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Lubumbashi?
The best time to visit Lubumbashi for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lubumbashi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lubumbashi
The climate table of Lubumbashi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 27 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 297 | 235 | 239 | 90 | 4,3 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,9 | 31 | 141 | 236 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in October
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in January, June and July
- Precipitation: 1275 mm per year, averaging 106 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in June, 0,1 mm in July and August
- Wettest months: 297 mm in January, 239 mm in March and 236 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Lubumbashi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lubumbashi
This graph shows how much rainfall Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lubumbashi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lubumbashi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lubumbashi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lubumbashi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lubumbashi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
