Climate Insights for Kipushi

Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hottest
October
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low53°F low
Wettest
January
314 mm rain12.4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kipushi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,354 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 314 mm of rainfall. Kipushi is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Kipushi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 53.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 12.4 in of rainfall. Kipushi is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MayMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°JulMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°AugMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°SepMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°OctMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 19°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°F
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Kipushi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 31°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Kipushi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 88°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 314mmFebPrecipitation: 246mmMarPrecipitation: 245mmAprPrecipitation: 79mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 27mmNovPrecipitation: 175mmDecPrecipitation: 260mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.4inFebPrecipitation: 9.7inMarPrecipitation: 9.7inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inNovPrecipitation: 6.9inDecPrecipitation: 10.2in
Precipitation

Kipushi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,354 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 314 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 314 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kipushi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 12.4 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 12.4 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Kipushi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Kipushi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr21°69°F
May20°68°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep23°74°F
Oct24°76°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Kipushi is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 16 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Kipushi is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kipushi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kipushi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
314 mm12.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
246 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
245 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C65 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
260 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in