Malemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lualaba · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malemba is a mid-size city in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 44,027. Elevation: 3,583 ft (1,092 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

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

44,027 Population
3,583 ft Elevation 1,092 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
51.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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People

Population44,027

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Population44,027
Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Coordinates-10.3781°, 24.5452°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceLualaba
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.2 inches (1,300 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malemba

Malemba is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Lualaba) with a population of 44,027. The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet (1,092 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Malemba

Malemba has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Sep (25.2°C), the coldest is Jun (18.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1328 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 70°F 16.7° / 28.3° 259.9
Feb 22°C / 72°F 16.9° / 29.4° 170.2
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 16.9° / 28.4° 246.0
Apr 21.4°C / 71°F 14.3° / 27.7° 107.8
May 20.1°C / 68°F 11.2° / 27.9° 8.3
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 9.2° / 28.6° 0.2
Jul 19°C / 66°F 9.5° / 30.3° 0.2
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 11.2° / 33.8° 3.1
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 14.4° / 36.1° 27.2
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 16.7° / 35.3° 77.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 17.4° / 32.4° 199.7
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 29° 228.0
Malemba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Coordinates10.3781°S, 24.5452°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.04"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Feb 24, 2015 142 km ENE of Luau, Angola M5.1 117 km
May 21, 2020 150 km SW of Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 100 km
Oct 11, 1997 60 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 51 km
Jul 15, 2006 74 km SW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 120 km
Mar 4, 2007 48 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 66 km
May 18, 2025 41 km SW of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.6 in
February 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 8.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 10.0 in Wettest

Malemba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in June to 73°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Malemba

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kayembe

Airports Near Malemba

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mutshatsha Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

🇨🇩 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 Malemba?

Malemba has a population of 44,027 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo..

What is the weather like in Malemba?

Malemba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches.

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