Kolwezi weather in October
In October, Kolwezi sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 61 mm of rain across 12.1 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in October, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Kolwezi's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kolwezi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- 12.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 5:56 AM – 6:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.0
- out of 10
Kolwezi is city of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Density
- 3,710/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1937
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical October day in Kolwezi reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C cooler than September and about 3°C warmer than November.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 19 |
| 2 | 30 | 19 |
| 3 | 30 | 19 |
| 4 | 30 | 19 |
| 5 | 30 | 19 |
| 6 | 30 | 19 |
| 7 | 30 | 19 |
| 8 | 30 | 19 |
| 9 | 30 | 19 |
| 10 | 30 | 19 |
| 11 | 30 | 19 |
| 12 | 30 | 19 |
| 13 | 30 | 19 |
| 14 | 30 | 19 |
| 15 | 29 | 19 |
| 16 | 29 | 19 |
| 17 | 29 | 19 |
| 18 | 29 | 19 |
| 19 | 29 | 19 |
| 20 | 29 | 19 |
| 21 | 29 | 19 |
| 22 | 29 | 19 |
| 23 | 29 | 19 |
| 24 | 29 | 19 |
| 25 | 29 | 19 |
| 26 | 28 | 19 |
| 27 | 28 | 19 |
| 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
Kolwezi weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 18° | 222 | 27.4 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 25° / 18° | 184 | 23.3 | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 26° / 18° | 164 | 24.5 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 26° / 17° | 44 | 9.6 | 11.8 | 6.6 |
| May | 27° / 17° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.5 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 26° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 26° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 9.0 |
| Aug | 29° / 17° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 30° / 19° | 10 | 2 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 19° | 61 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 27° / 18° | 158 | 24.2 | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 25° / 18° | 195 | 27.3 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 61 | 39 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 40 | 60 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 35 | 65 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 34 | 66 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 31 | 69 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 30 | 70 |
| 29 | 28 | 72 |
| 30 | 28 | 72 |
| 31 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Kolwezi gets around 61 mm of rain over 12.1 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 39% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 65 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 28 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 42 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 45 |
| 22 | 47 |
| 23 | 48 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 57 |
| 28 | 59 |
| 29 | 61 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 65 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the humid band about 46% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 56 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 24 | 20 | 0 |
| 2 | 54 | 25 | 21 | 0 |
| 3 | 52 | 25 | 23 | 0 |
| 4 | 50 | 26 | 25 | 0 |
| 5 | 48 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 6 | 46 | 27 | 28 | 0 |
| 7 | 44 | 27 | 29 | 0 |
| 8 | 42 | 27 | 30 | 0 |
| 9 | 41 | 27 | 32 | 0 |
| 10 | 39 | 28 | 33 | 0 |
| 11 | 37 | 28 | 35 | 0 |
| 12 | 36 | 28 | 36 | 0 |
| 13 | 34 | 27 | 38 | 1 |
| 14 | 32 | 27 | 40 | 1 |
| 15 | 30 | 27 | 42 | 1 |
| 16 | 29 | 27 | 44 | 1 |
| 17 | 27 | 27 | 46 | 1 |
| 18 | 25 | 26 | 48 | 1 |
| 19 | 23 | 26 | 50 | 1 |
| 20 | 21 | 26 | 52 | 1 |
| 21 | 19 | 25 | 55 | 1 |
| 22 | 17 | 25 | 56 | 2 |
| 23 | 16 | 24 | 58 | 2 |
| 24 | 14 | 24 | 60 | 2 |
| 25 | 12 | 23 | 63 | 2 |
| 26 | 11 | 22 | 65 | 2 |
| 27 | 9 | 21 | 68 | 2 |
| 28 | 8 | 20 | 70 | 2 |
| 29 | 7 | 19 | 72 | 2 |
| 30 | 6 | 18 | 74 | 2 |
| 31 | 5 | 17 | 76 | 2 |
Wind in October
Winds average 8 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 5:50 AM, and sunset from 6:10 PM to 6:13 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:10 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:10 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:59 | 6:10 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:10 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:10 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 5:57 | 6:10 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 5:57 | 6:10 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:10 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:10 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:55 | 6:11 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:55 | 6:11 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 5:55 | 6:11 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:11 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:11 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 5:53 | 6:11 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 5:53 | 6:11 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 5:53 | 6:12 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 5:52 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 5:52 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:12 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:51 | 6:12 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 5:51 | 6:13 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 5:51 | 6:13 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:50 | 6:13 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.77 kWh/m² to a high of 6.49 kWh/m² in September across the year — October's 6.16 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kolwezi
None of Kolwezi's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kolwezi's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Kolwezi?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Kolwezi for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kolwezi in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Kolwezi sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Kolwezi in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kolwezi peaks around February 15 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 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) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kolwezi in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kolwezi is worst in August — around 92 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 11.4× the cleanest month (April, 8 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) | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 55 | 70 | 92 | 66 | 27 | 13 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 55 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 92 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Kolwezi?
Kolwezi sits at 10.7°S, 25.5°E, 1,485 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Fungurume, 94 km away.
Topography around Kolwezi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kolwezi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kolwezi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 190 m around an average of 1,465 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 304 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 964 m.
The land around Kolwezi is covered by artificial surfaces (53%) within 3 km, grassland (38%) and cropland (23%) within 16 km, and trees (68%) 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 Kolwezi (-10.7148°, 25.4667°, elevation 1,485 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).