Lubumbashi in August
9.1out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
0Rainy days (0 mm)
11:37 hDaylight
06:26Sunrise · 18:03 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very dry: about 0 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (0.0 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 | 26°C | 18°C | 258 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 26°C | 18°C | 214 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 26°C | 17°C | 170 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 27°C | 16°C | 35 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| May | 27°C | 14°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| June | 26°C | 12°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| July | 25°C | 11°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| August | 28°C | 14°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| September | 31°C | 17°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 32°C | 19°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 29°C | 18°C | 130 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 26°C | 18°C | 227 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Lubumbashi in August?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?
The best months are June, July, August, May.