Best Time to Visit Lubumbashi: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Lubumbashi: June, July, August, May.
- Best months for Lubumbashi: June, July, August, May.
- Peak season is October, September, November. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, December, February.
- The weather is good almost all year.
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
When is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?
The best months are June, July, August, May.
When is the rainy season in Lubumbashi?
The wettest months are January, December, February.