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February · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 50/100

Lubumbashi in February

Fair · 50/100
High / low26° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation224 mm26 wet days
Cloud cover62%monthly average
11.66° S, 27.48° EElevation 1,260 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLubumbashi · weather score
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Best timeMay–Jul
February: high / low26° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Lubumbashi averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 224 mm of precipitation spread over about 26 wet days, with average cloud cover near 62%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change.

February scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Lubumbashi. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:39 local time, giving 12 h 28 min of daylight. Days shorten by 16 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%91%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%47%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Lubumbashi this month

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Kipushi

Haut-Katanga · 27 km SW
25°Feb high
26wet days
52score
Kipushi
ivTop of the table

Democratic Republic of the Congo's best in February

Where to go in February
Bunia
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Bunia

Ituri
28°Feb high
11wet days
56score
Bunia
Sake
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2

Sake

North Kivu
25°Feb high
18wet days
56score
Sake
Butembo
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Butembo

North Kivu
25°Feb high
15wet days
55score
Butembo
Masisi
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Masisi

North Kivu
24°Feb high
16wet days
55score
Masisi
·Questions

Lubumbashi in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Lubumbashi?

February scores 50/100 for Lubumbashi, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 26 wet days.

How warm is Lubumbashi in February?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 17°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Lubumbashi in February?

Lubumbashi receives about 224 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 26 days.