Best time to visit Lubumbashi

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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.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lubumbashi26
    Jan
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lubumbashi26
    Feb
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lubumbashi26
    Mar
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lubumbashi27
    Apr
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lubumbashi26
    May
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lubumbashi25
    Jun
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lubumbashi25
    Jul
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lubumbashi27
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lubumbashi30
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lubumbashi31
    Oct
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lubumbashi28
    Nov
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lubumbashi26
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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.

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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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