Which is the hottest month in Lubumbashi?

The hottest time of year in Lubumbashi is normally October. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lubumbashi?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Lubumbashi with 257mm on average. There are normally 24 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lubumbashi?

The sunniest time of year in Lubumbashi is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Lubumbashi

Q: When is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?

The best time to visit Lubumbashi is June and July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?

The best time to visit Lubumbashi is June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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26
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27
Apr
26
May
25
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Jul
27
Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Mar
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Jul
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Aug
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Oct
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Nov
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The weather guide for Congo-Kinshasa (Lubumbashi) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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