Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lubumbashi Climate
Lubumbashi is a city in DR Congo (14) with a population of about 2,221,925. Its average annual temperature is 20.8°C (69°F), with roughly 1118 mm of rain per year.
20.8°C
Avg Temp
1118
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Lubumbashi Climate
Lubumbashi has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F) and receives about 1118 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.8°C
Avg Temp
1118
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 237 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 224 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 189 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 46 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 5 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 0 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 0 mm |
| August | 20° / 67° | 0 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 4 mm |
| October | 24° / 75° | 36 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 139 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 238 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lubumbashi
The most comfortable months to visit Lubumbashi are typically August, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 33°C high). The coldest is July (near 7°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lubumbashi are typically August, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lubumbashi, DR Congo has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C and about 1118 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Lubumbashi average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.