Sign In Register

Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

790,248 Population 9,609/sq mi density
4,872 ft Elevation 1,485 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Kolwezi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Area82.2 sq mi (213.0 km²)
Population Density9,609/sq mi
Coordinates-10.7148°N, 25.4667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 36 km E of Mwinilunga, Zambia M5.2 141 km
Oct 11, 1997 60 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 61 km
Jul 15, 2006 74 km SW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 114 km
Jun 3, 2016 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 111 km
Mar 4, 2007 48 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 48 km
May 18, 2025 41 km SW of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
February 69°F (20°C) 8.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 8.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
November 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 9.7 in Wettest

Kolwezi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in July to 70°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →