Lubumbashi weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Lubumbashi: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 268 mm (10.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (63°F) and cloud cover 90% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 25°C (78°F) and 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Lubumbashi?
least pleasant month Weather score 37/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Lubumbashi. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Lubumbashi in December?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 268 mm (10.6 in) falls in an average December. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Lubumbashi in December?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 17°C (63°F).
Lubumbashi 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