Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Haut-Katanga · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kambove is a mid-size city in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 36,702. Elevation: 4,547 ft (1,386 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

36,702 Population 117/sq mi density
4,547 ft Elevation 1,386 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
47.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kambove

Kambove

Kambove is a town in the Haut-Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

People

Population36,702
Density117/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Population36,702
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Coordinates-10.8735°, 26.5975°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceHaut-Katanga
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation47.7 inches (1,212 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kambove

Kambove is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Haut-Katanga) with a population of 36,702. The city sits at an elevation of 4,547 feet (1,386 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kambove

Kambove has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.9°C), the coldest is Jun (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1287 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 70°F 16.2° / 28° 254.2
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 16.3° / 28.7° 197.8
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 16.1° / 28° 271.8
Apr 20.9°C / 70°F 13° / 27.7° 73.7
May 18.8°C / 66°F 9.8° / 27.4° 4.5
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 7.9° / 27.7° 1.3
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 7.8° / 29.2° 0.7
Aug 20.7°C / 69°F 9.9° / 33.6° 0.4
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 12.6° / 36.3° 5.4
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 15.9° / 37.1° 50.2
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 17.1° / 35° 174.9
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 16.9° / 30.1° 252.8
Kambove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,547 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Area312.8 sq mi (810.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates10.8735°S, 26.5975°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 4, 2025.

Sep 25, 2011 53 km NE of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 57 km
Aug 17, 1999 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 126 km
Jun 3, 2016 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 19 km
Aug 11, 1999 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 139 km
May 4, 2025 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
February 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 8.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in Wettest

Kambove has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Kambove

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kambove
Luambo
Mulungwishi
Nkubitwe

Stadiums & Teams in Kambove

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kambove

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fungurume Airport-Small Airport
Mulungwishi Airport-Small Airport
Mwadingusha Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation
1,392 m (4,567 ft)

Things to See Near Kambove

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Buluo

🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Kinshasa
Population 84,068,091
Area 2,345,410 km²
GDP (USD) $69,843,655,425
GDP per capita $660
HDI 0.522
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 30.6%
Urban population 44.4%
Currency CDF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code +243
TLD .cd
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 4 Martyrs Day Martyrs Day
Jan 16 Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Jan 17 Patrice Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Apr 6 Kimbangu's Day Kimbangu's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 17 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Jun 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 1 Parents' Day Parents' Day
Aug 2 Congolese Genocide Day Congolese Genocide Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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What is the population of Kambove?

Kambove has a population of 36,702 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 312.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kambove?

Kambove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.7 inches.

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