Kipushi weather in March
In March, Kipushi sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 202 mm of rain across 24.4 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in March, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Kipushi's 9th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kipushi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 202 mm
- 24.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:18 AM – 6:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Kipushi is localite, capital of the territory of the Haut-Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical March day in Kipushi reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 17 |
| 2 | 26 | 17 |
| 3 | 26 | 17 |
| 4 | 26 | 17 |
| 5 | 26 | 17 |
| 6 | 26 | 17 |
| 7 | 26 | 17 |
| 8 | 26 | 17 |
| 9 | 26 | 17 |
| 10 | 26 | 17 |
| 11 | 26 | 17 |
| 12 | 26 | 17 |
| 13 | 26 | 17 |
| 14 | 26 | 17 |
| 15 | 26 | 17 |
| 16 | 26 | 17 |
| 17 | 26 | 17 |
| 18 | 26 | 17 |
| 19 | 26 | 17 |
| 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 21 | 26 | 17 |
| 22 | 26 | 17 |
| 23 | 26 | 17 |
| 24 | 26 | 17 |
| 25 | 26 | 17 |
| 26 | 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 26 | 17 |
| 28 | 26 | 17 |
| 29 | 26 | 17 |
| 30 | 26 | 17 |
| 31 | 26 | 17 |
Kipushi weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 17° | 290 | 28.8 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 26° / 17° | 236 | 24.9 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 26° / 17° | 202 | 24.4 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 26° / 16° | 45 | 8 | 11.7 | 6.9 |
| May | 26° / 15° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.5 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 25° / 12° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 25° / 12° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 17° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 19° | 31 | 5.6 | 12.3 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 152 | 20.5 | 12.5 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 26° / 17° | 255 | 28.5 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 77%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 88 |
| 2 | 13 | 87 |
| 3 | 14 | 86 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 16 | 84 |
| 7 | 16 | 84 |
| 8 | 17 | 83 |
| 9 | 17 | 83 |
| 10 | 19 | 81 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 20 | 80 |
| 15 | 21 | 79 |
| 16 | 21 | 79 |
| 17 | 21 | 79 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 23 | 77 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 27 | 73 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 28 | 72 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 31 | 69 |
| 27 | 33 | 67 |
| 28 | 33 | 67 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Kipushi gets around 202 mm of rain over 24.4 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 77% and peaks near 89% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 |
| 2 | 89 |
| 3 | 88 |
| 4 | 87 |
| 5 | 87 |
| 6 | 86 |
| 7 | 85 |
| 8 | 85 |
| 9 | 84 |
| 10 | 83 |
| 11 | 82 |
| 12 | 81 |
| 13 | 80 |
| 14 | 80 |
| 15 | 79 |
| 16 | 78 |
| 17 | 77 |
| 18 | 76 |
| 19 | 76 |
| 20 | 75 |
| 21 | 74 |
| 22 | 74 |
| 23 | 73 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 70 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 68 |
| 28 | 66 |
| 29 | 64 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 61 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the humid band about 67% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 29% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 34 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 66 | 33 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 66 | 33 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 30 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 30 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 30 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 68 | 29 |
| 17 | 1 | 3 | 67 | 29 |
| 18 | 1 | 3 | 67 | 29 |
| 19 | 1 | 3 | 67 | 29 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 67 | 28 |
| 21 | 1 | 4 | 67 | 28 |
| 22 | 1 | 5 | 67 | 27 |
| 23 | 1 | 5 | 68 | 26 |
| 24 | 1 | 6 | 68 | 25 |
| 25 | 1 | 7 | 68 | 24 |
| 26 | 1 | 7 | 69 | 23 |
| 27 | 1 | 8 | 69 | 22 |
| 28 | 1 | 9 | 69 | 21 |
| 29 | 1 | 10 | 70 | 19 |
| 30 | 1 | 11 | 70 | 18 |
| 31 | 1 | 12 | 70 | 17 |
Wind in March
Winds average 7 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 6:32 PM to 6:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:32 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:31 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:31 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:30 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:30 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:29 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:18 | 6:28 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:18 | 6:28 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:18 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:26 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:26 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:23 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:15 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:14 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:13 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.08 kWh/m² to a high of 6.91 kWh/m² in September across the year — March's 5.33 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kipushi
In March, Kipushi sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kipushi's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Kipushi?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Kipushi for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kipushi in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Kipushi sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 17°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 24 days see rain.
UV index in Kipushi in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 16 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kipushi peaks around January 21 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kipushi in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kipushi is worst in August — around 83 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.3× the cleanest month (April, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 34 | 68 | 83 | 57 | 37 | 16 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 34 | Moderate |
| Jul | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Kipushi?
Kipushi sits at 11.8°S, 27.3°E, 1,348 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Lubumbashi, 27 km away.
Topography around Kipushi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kipushi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kipushi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 98 m around an average of 1,331 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 210 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 445 m.
The land around Kipushi is covered by cropland (36%) and artificial surfaces (31%) within 3 km, grassland (49%) within 16 km, and trees (56%) and grassland (30%) within 80 km.
Democratic Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $807
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 12%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 34.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 400
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kipushi (-11.761°, 27.2513°, elevation 1,348 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).