Lubumbashi weather in September

DR Congo · long-term averages 2001–2025 · full-year climate of Lubumbashi

Average high
32 °C90 °F
Average low
15 °C58 °F
Precipitation
3 mm0.1 in
Daylight
12.1 h
Humidity
38%
Cloud amount
31%

In September, Lubumbashi has an average high of 32 °C90 °F and an average low of 15 °C58 °F, with about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation. It is the 3rd warmest month of the year and ranks 9th for precipitation.

How September compares with other months

Compared with August, September is 3.8 °C6.8 °F warmer on average. Compared with October, September is 2.3 °C4.1 °F cooler on average and drier by 26 mm1.0 in. Daylight lasts about 12.1 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 38% and the average cloud amount 31%.

Is September a good time to visit Lubumbashi?

September is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 32 °C90 °F). The most comfortable months in Lubumbashi are April–August.

What to wear in September

For Lubumbashi in September, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.

September in nearby places

September averages in nearby places
PlaceHigh °C°FLow °C°FPrecip. mmin
Lubumbashi3290155830.1
Kipushi3289145820.1
Chingola3289145710.1
Likasi3391166140.2
Mufulira3290155810.1
Solwezi3289155860.2
Kitwe3391156010.0
Mansa3290166110.0
Ndola3289145810.0

Other months in Lubumbashi

  • January25 °C77 °F / 17 °C62 °F
  • February26 °C78 °F / 17 °C62 °F
  • March26 °C78 °F / 17 °C62 °F
  • April26 °C78 °F / 15 °C58 °F
  • May25 °C78 °F / 12 °C53 °F
  • June25 °C76 °F / 9 °C48 °F
  • July25 °C78 °F / 8 °C47 °F
  • August29 °C84 °F / 11 °C51 °F
  • September32 °C90 °F / 15 °C58 °F
  • October33 °C92 °F / 18 °C65 °F
  • November30 °C85 °F / 18 °C64 °F
  • December26 °C79 °F / 17 °C63 °F

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Lubumbashi in September?

In September the average high in Lubumbashi is 32 °C (90 °F) and the average low is 15 °C (58 °F).

Does it rain a lot in Lubumbashi in September?

On average about 3 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation falls in September; it ranks 9th of the 12 months.

Is September the warmest month in Lubumbashi?

No. The warmest month in Lubumbashi is October, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F). The coldest month is July, with an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).

How long is the day in Lubumbashi in September?

In the middle of September the day in Lubumbashi lasts about 12.1 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.

How humid is Lubumbashi in September?

The average relative humidity in September is about 38%. This is a long-term average for the whole day.

How cloudy is Lubumbashi in September?

On average about 31% of the sky is covered by cloud in September. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.

About this data

All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.