Likasi weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (74°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Likasi sits 1280 m (4,200 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Likasi, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 20%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Likasi weather
Is it raining in Likasi right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Likasi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 17–19°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Likasi lately?
In the past 7 days, Likasi had 2 rainy days and 6.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Likasi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Likasi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Likasi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Likasi is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Likasi?
December is the wettest month, with about 249 mm (9.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Likasi?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F).
Does Likasi have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Likasi weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months