Weather in Lubumbashi - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Lubumbashi

today🌧️ 30°💧 0.2 mm

Sun☀️ 33°💧 0.4 mm

Mon☀️ 32°💧 0.3 mm

Tue☀️ 29°💧 2 mm

Wed☀️ 27°💧 0.8 mm

Thu☀️ 29°💧 1.2 mm

Fri☀️ 30°night 23°

Sat🌤️ 32°💧 0.2 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Lubumbashi, the forecast high is 27°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 31°C to 33°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 98% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

30°Ccooler than usual

usually 30°C–33°C

cooler than 82% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light

Sunday 6 Sept

33°Cwarmer than usual

usually 30°C–33°C

warmer than 73% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light

Monday 7 Sept

32°Cnear normal

usually 30°C–33°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Tuesday 8 Sept

29°Cexceptionally cool

usually 31°C–33°C

cooler than 95% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

Wednesday 9 Sept

27°Cexceptionally cool

usually 31°C–33°C

cooler than 98% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

Thursday 10 Sept

29°Cexceptionally cool

usually 31°C–34°C

cooler than 95% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

Friday 11 Sept

30°Ccooler than usual

usually 31°C–34°C

cooler than 85% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 32°C by day. The coolest year was 1993 (28°C) and the warmest was 2003 (34°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - lower than in 84% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Lubumbashi 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

31°

around 24° at night · days with rain: 4

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

27°

around 20° at night · rain chance 1%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

29°

around 22° at night · rain chance 0%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Lubumbashi: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 31° by day and 24° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 27° in September, and about 29° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Lubumbashi

Saturday5 September 2026

🌧️30°light rain

sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:07 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.22 mm · humidity 29% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 63%

Sunday6 September 2026

☀️33°clear sky

sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:07 · night 24° · evening 28° · rain 0.37 mm · humidity 24% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 5%

Monday7 September 2026

☀️32°clear sky

sunrise 06:10 · sunset 18:07 · night 27° · evening 30° · rain 0.32 mm · humidity 23% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 8%

Tuesday8 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:07 · night 23° · evening 31° · rain 1.96 mm · humidity 28% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☀️27°clear sky

sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:06 · night 22° · evening 30° · rain 0.78 mm · humidity 28% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 95%

Thursday10 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:06 · night 23° · evening 31° · rain 1.17 mm · humidity 27% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 83%

Friday11 September 2026

☀️30°clear sky

sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:06 · night 23° · evening 33° · humidity 23% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 7%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌤️32°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:06 · night 24° · evening 34° · rain 0.19 mm · humidity 21% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 27%

Sunday13 September 2026

🌤️32°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:06 · night 23° · evening 33° · rain 0.7 mm · humidity 19% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 31%

Monday14 September 2026

🌤️32°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:06 · night 25° · evening 34° · rain 1.06 mm · humidity 19% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 29%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️32°clear sky

sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:06 · night 25° · evening 33° · rain 1.03 mm · humidity 18% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 2%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☀️32°clear sky

sunrise 06:04 · sunset 18:06 · night 22° · evening 34° · humidity 17% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 4%

Thursday17 September 2026

☀️32°clear sky

sunrise 06:03 · sunset 18:06 · night 23° · evening 34° · humidity 16% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 2%

Friday18 September 2026

🌤️33°a few clouds

sunrise 06:03 · sunset 18:06 · night 23° · evening 34° · humidity 14% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 21%

Saturday19 September 2026

🌤️34°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:02 · sunset 18:06 · night 23° · evening 34° · humidity 22% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 42%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌤️32°a few clouds

sunrise 06:01 · sunset 18:06 · night 25° · evening 34° · humidity 16% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 11%

UV index in Lubumbashi - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Lubumbashi is 6 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Air quality and smog in Lubumbashi

Air quality in Lubumbashi is currently sufficient. Fine particulate PM2.5: 67.1 µg/m³, PM10: 70.3 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Lubumbashi	67.1	70.3	sufficient

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).

Lubumbashi weather through the year

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FAQ - Lubumbashi weather

What is the weather like in Lubumbashi today?

Today it is about 30° during the day and 22° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Lubumbashi?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.