Kolwezi weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was clear and 21°C (69°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.2 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Kolwezi sits 1478 m (4,849 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 Kolwezi, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 14%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Kolwezi weather
Is it raining in Kolwezi right now?
No. It’s clear and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kolwezi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–29° and lows of 16–18°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Kolwezi lately?
In the past 7 days, Kolwezi had 3 rainy days and 12.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kolwezi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kolwezi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kolwezi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kolwezi is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Kolwezi?
December is the wettest month, with about 253 mm (10.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Kolwezi?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F).
Does Kolwezi have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Kolwezi 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