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Weather & Climate in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Area | 82.2 sq mi (213.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7148°N, 25.4667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 5, 2002 | 36 km E of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1997 | 60 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 74 km SW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2007 | 48 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 41 km SW of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").