Best Time to Visit Lubumbashi
Best time: Aug, Sep, Jul, Jun.
Oct is warmest (32.6°C high); Jan is rainiest (241 mm).
Lubumbashi weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.1 | 16.4 | 241 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 27.3 | 16.6 | 225 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 27.4 | 16 | 189 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 28.1 | 14.3 | 48 | 8.1 |
| May | 28 | 10.8 | 6 | 8 |
| Jun | 27 | 8.1 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 27.2 | 7.6 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 29.5 | 9.8 | 0 | 8.9 |
| Sep | 32.2 | 12.8 | 5 | 9.5 |
| Oct | 32.6 | 15 | 36 | 9.1 |
| Nov | 29.4 | 16.2 | 139 | 7.7 |
| Dec | 27.2 | 16.4 | 241 | 6.3 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AugSepJulJun
Beaches: SepAugMayJul
Hiking: AugJulJunMay
Sightseeing: AugSepJulJun
Lubumbashi quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?
Aug, Sep, Jul, Jun.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 241 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Oct, with average highs of 32.6°C.
Where to stay
Book Lubumbashi hotels · Lubumbashi tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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