Democratic Republic of the CongoAverage weather for Lubumbashi in October
It's hot in October in Lubumbashi with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 20°C.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Lubumbashi with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 20°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Lubumbashi is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
In October, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Lubumbashi in October |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
33°C | 21°C | |
 Max. temperature |
35°C | 26°C | |
| Min. temperature |
32°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
31 mm | 119 mm | |
| Rainy days |
5 days | 13 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Lubumbashi?
October is a good month to be in Lubumbashi for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 40°C in 2016, Lubumbashi reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Lubumbashi
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in October for Lubumbashi, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Lubumbashi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Lubumbashi, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect about 5 days of precipitation in Lubumbashi.
Daily UV index in October in Lubumbashi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Lubumbashi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Lubumbashi over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Lubumbashi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in October in Lubumbashi over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Lubumbashi, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in October for Lubumbashi
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lubumbashi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Lubumbashi by month
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