Lubumbashi in March

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very wet: about 23 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
23Rainy days (170 mm)
12:05 hDaylight
06:17Sunrise · 18:22 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Very wet: about 23 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.6 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in March varies a lot between years (±4.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

26° 18° J 26° 18° F 26° 17° M 27° 16° A 27° 14° M 26° 12° J 25° 11° J 28° 14° A 31° 17° S 32° 19° O 29° 18° N 26° 18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C18°C258 mm 29– – 6.1
February 26°C18°C214 mm 25– – 6.1
March 26°C17°C170 mm 23– – 6.1
April 27°C16°C35 mm 7– – 8.2
May 27°C14°C2 mm 1– – 9.0
June 26°C12°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
July 25°C11°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
August 28°C14°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
September 31°C17°C3 mm 1– – 8.5
October 32°C19°C25 mm 5– – 7.7
November 29°C18°C130 mm 19– – 6.3
December 26°C18°C227 mm 28– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Lubumbashi in March?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 17°C.

When is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?

The best months are June, July, August, May.