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Weather & Climate in Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbuji-Mayi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 98,979/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.1360°N, 23.5898°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 17, 2001 | 46 km SE of Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 95 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
Mbuji-Mayi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.4").