AI-generatedLubumbashi at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul
- Warmest month
- Oct · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 1,099 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,260 m
Climate in Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Lubumbashi is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lubumbashi
The best time to visit Lubumbashi is from May to July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to July. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 265 mm.
Lubumbashi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lubumbashi in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Excellent
- 27–33 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Lubumbashi in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Fair
- 27–30 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 124 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – July
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:4518:06
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:32–06:14 · evening 17:38–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:24–05:32 · evening 18:19–18:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Lubumbashi compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.5 h |
What is the weather like in Lubumbashi in October?
In October, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 21 min05:45 – 18:06
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Lubumbashi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Lubumbashi: score 98 against 59. In June, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. June has 5 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 20 mm | 0 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lubumbashi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January27° · 4.2 h
In January, Lubumbashi is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 265 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in January55February27° · 4.6 h
In February, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 214 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in February55March27° · 5.0 h
In March, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 182 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in March80April28° · 6.3 h
In April, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in April89May28° · 8.1 h
In May, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in May98June27° · 8.3 h
In June, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in June98July27° · 8.4 h
In July, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in July81August30° · 8.5 h
In August, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in August65September33° · 8.8 h
In September, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in September59October33° · 8.0 h
In October, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in October43November30° · 6.0 h
In November, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 139 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in November54December27° · 4.6 h
In December, Lubumbashi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 230 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lubumbashi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (11°), the warmest in October (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from September to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 73 days a year, mostly from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 54 | 27° | 18° | 4.2 h | 29 | 265 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 27° | 17° | 4.6 h | 24 | 214 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 27° | 17° | 5.0 h | 24 | 182 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 28° | 16° | 6.3 h | 8 | 45 |
| MayMay | 89 | 28° | 14° | 8.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 27° | 12° | 8.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 27° | 11° | 8.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 30° | 13° | 8.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 33° | 16° | 8.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 33° | 18° | 8.0 h | 5 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 30° | 18° | 6.0 h | 20 | 139 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 27° | 17° | 4.6 h | 27 | 230 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Lubumbashi
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Lubumbashi, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Lubumbashi: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lubumbashi has about 5 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Lubumbashi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Lubumbashi
How breezy and how cloudy Lubumbashi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lubumbashi typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Lubumbashi: variable cloud, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Lubumbashi
How often the day gets hot in Lubumbashi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Lubumbashi has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Lubumbashi in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lubumbashi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Lubumbashi vs Ndola
In October the holiday weather in Lubumbashi and Ndola is about equally good (score 59 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Ndola as in Lubumbashi.
| in October | Lubumbashi | Ndola |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3 |
| Best time | May – Jul | May – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Lubumbashi
When is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?
The best time to visit Lubumbashi is from May to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lubumbashi?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Lubumbashi?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 265 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lubumbashi get?
Lubumbashi gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.8 hours a day; in January there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Lubumbashi in?
Lubumbashi is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lubumbashi?
A nonstop flight from London to Lubumbashi takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lubumbashi?
Lubumbashi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 91, summer holidays 87, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 54.