Lubumbashi weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (75°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Lubumbashi sits 1261 m (4,137 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 Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 20%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Lubumbashi weather
Is it raining in Lubumbashi right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lubumbashi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–34° and lows of 17–20°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Lubumbashi lately?
In the past 7 days, Lubumbashi had 2 rainy days and 12.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lubumbashi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lubumbashi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lubumbashi is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (76°F) in June to 33°C (92°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Lubumbashi?
December is the wettest month, with about 268 mm (10.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Lubumbashi?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (76°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F).
Does Lubumbashi 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).
Lubumbashi 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