Lubumbashi Weather in October

What's the weather like in Lubumbashi (Katanga) in October 2024?

The climate in Lubumbashi during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

October is in the spring in Lubumbashi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

Lubumbashi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.2°C 88.1°F
Nightly temperature 14.7°C 58.4°F
Average temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 37 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Humidity 45%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Lubumbashi with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi average temperature in October

October rainfall

Lubumbashi average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Lubumbashi average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lubumbashi in October 2024.

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Lubumbashi weather stats

Lubumbashi weather statistics
Hottest month: October 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.7hrs
Coldest month: June 24.3°C 75.7°F
Wettest month: December 258mm 10.2ins
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