Kolwezi in May
9.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
1Rainy days (3 mm)
11:30 hDaylight
06:29Sunrise · 18:00 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 18°C | 222 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 25°C | 18°C | 186 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 26°C | 18°C | 164 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 26°C | 17°C | 44 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 27°C | 17°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| June | 26°C | 15°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| July | 26°C | 14°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| August | 29°C | 16°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| September | 31°C | 19°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 29°C | 19°C | 61 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 26°C | 18°C | 159 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 25°C | 18°C | 195 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kolwezi in May?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Kolwezi?
The best months are June, July, August, May.