Lusambo weather in May
In May, Lusambo sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 70 mm of rain across 12.8 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Lusambo's 4th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lusambo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- 12.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Lusambo is place in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical May day in Lusambo reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°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, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 18 | 30 | 22 |
| 19 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 21 |
How May really feels in Lusambo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Lusambo weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 22° | 128 | 20.7 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 118 | 18.2 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 158 | 21.4 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 29° / 22° | 157 | 22 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 70 | 12.8 | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 31° / 21° | 14 | 3 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 31° / 21° | 9 | 2.3 | 11.7 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 55 | 11 | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 126 | 20.3 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 167 | 24.9 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 171 | 24.5 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 158 | 23.4 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 27 | 73 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Lusambo gets around 70 mm of rain over 12.8 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 41% and peaks near 61% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 58 |
| 4 | 57 |
| 5 | 56 |
| 6 | 55 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 50 |
| 10 | 48 |
| 11 | 47 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 42 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 34 |
| 21 | 33 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 30 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 82% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Oppressive (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 66 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 91 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 87 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 86 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 85 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 84 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 82 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 81 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 81 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 79 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 78 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 78 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 77 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 77 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 76 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 75 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 74 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 73 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 72 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 71 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 69 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 69 | 0 |
| 31 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 66 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:29 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 6:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:17 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:17 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:17 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:15 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:15 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:16 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:16 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:32 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.06 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.04 kWh/m² to a high of 5.49 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 5.06 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Lusambo?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Lusambo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Lusambo in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Lusambo sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in Lusambo in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lusambo peaks around March 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 11 at about 6 (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) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Lusambo in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lusambo is worst in July — around 87 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.9× the cleanest month (November, 15 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) | 20 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 31 | 52 | 87 | 87 | 32 | 18 | 15 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 52 | Poor |
| Jul | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Lusambo?
Lusambo sits at 5.0°S, 23.4°E, 432 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 116 km away.
Topography around Lusambo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lusambo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lusambo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 141 m around an average of 459 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 242 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 385 m.
The land around Lusambo is covered by trees (35%) and shrubs (32%) within 3 km, trees (78%) within 16 km, and trees (88%) 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 Lusambo (-4.975°, 23.4439°, elevation 432 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).