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Weather & Climate in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lubumbashi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,134 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,134 ft (1,260 m) |
| Area | 288.4 sq mi (747.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.6609°N, 27.4794°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 25, 2011 | 53 km NE of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1997 | 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.8 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2004 | 36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
Lubumbashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.4") and June the driest (0.0").