Lubumbashi weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Lubumbashi: highs of 25°C (78°F) and about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (53°F) and cloud cover 30% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and drier; June brings highs of 25°C (76°F) and 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Lubumbashi?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Lubumbashi.
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Does it rain a lot in Lubumbashi in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 4 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Lubumbashi in May?
Days average 25°C (78°F) and nights 12°C (53°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
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