Haut-Katanga weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Haut-Katanga: highs of 25°C (78°F) and about 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (62°F) and cloud cover 91% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 26°C (78°F) and 200 mm (7.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Lubumbashi, the largest city in Haut-Katanga. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Haut-Katanga?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Haut-Katanga. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Haut-Katanga in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 252 mm (9.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Haut-Katanga in January?
Days average 25°C (78°F) and nights 17°C (62°F).
Haut-Katanga weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 252 mm | 91% | least pleasant |
| February | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 200 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| March | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 176 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| April | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 56 mm | 56% | best |
| May | 25°C (78°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 4 mm | 30% | best |
| June | 25°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 1 mm | 19% | best |
| July | 25°C (78°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 1 mm | 17% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 1 mm | 19% | best |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 3 mm | 31% | best |
| October | 33°C (92°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 29 mm | 56% | fair |
| November | 30°C (85°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 131 mm | 78% | fair |
| December | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 268 mm | 90% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Haut-Katanga in January
Weather can differ a lot within Haut-Katanga: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi | 25°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 252 mm | least pleasant |
| Likasi | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 217 mm | least pleasant |
| Kipushi | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 281 mm | least pleasant |
| Kambove | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 217 mm | least pleasant |
| Pweto | 25°C (78°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 195 mm | least pleasant |
| Mokambo | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 284 mm | least pleasant |