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Monthly climate in Lukolela, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Last updated: July 31, 2025

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Lukolela features a tropical monsoon climate (Am). Temperatures typically range between 26 °C (79 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 21 °C (70 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1549 mm (61.0 inches) and receives 215 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Lukolela enjoys an average of 3549 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 12 hours 3 minutes to 12 hours 10 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Lukolela, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The warmest months in Lukolela are February, March and April, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 27 °C (81 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, September and October, when daily mean temperatures range from 26 to 26 °C (79 - 79 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Lukolela experiences 328 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Lukolela. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum35°C
(95°F)		35°C
(95°F)		38°C
(100°F)		36°C
(97°F)		35°C
(96°F)		33°C
(93°F)		33°C
(92°F)		34°C
(94°F)		34°C
(93°F)		33°C
(92°F)		34°C
(93°F)		34°C
(93°F)
Mean maximum34°C
(94°F)		35°C
(95°F)		36°C
(96°F)		35°C
(95°F)		34°C
(93°F)		33°C
(92°F)		32°C
(90°F)		33°C
(92°F)		33°C
(92°F)		33°C
(92°F)		33°C
(92°F)		33°C
(92°F)
Average high31°C
(88°F)		32°C
(89°F)		32°C
(89°F)		31°C
(89°F)		31°C
(88°F)		31°C
(87°F)		30°C
(86°F)		30°C
(86°F)		30°C
(86°F)		30°C
(86°F)		30°C
(87°F)		30°C
(87°F)
Daily mean27°C
(80°F)		27°C
(81°F)		27°C
(81°F)		27°C
(81°F)		27°C
(80°F)		27°C
(80°F)		26°C
(79°F)		26°C
(79°F)		26°C
(79°F)		26°C
(79°F)		26°C
(79°F)		26°C
(80°F)
Average low24°C
(75°F)		24°C
(75°F)		24°C
(75°F)		24°C
(75°F)		24°C
(75°F)		24°C
(75°F)		23°C
(74°F)		23°C
(74°F)		23°C
(74°F)		23°C
(74°F)		23°C
(74°F)		24°C
(75°F)
Mean minimum22°C
(72°F)		22°C
(72°F)		22°C
(72°F)		22°C
(72°F)		22°C
(73°F)		22°C
(72°F)		22°C
(72°F)		22°C
(71°F)		22°C
(71°F)		22°C
(71°F)		22°C
(71°F)		22°C
(72°F)
Minimum21°C
(70°F)		22°C
(71°F)		21°C
(70°F)		21°C
(70°F)		22°C
(72°F)		21°C
(70°F)		22°C
(71°F)		21°C
(70°F)		21°C
(70°F)		21°C
(70°F)		21°C
(71°F)		22°C
(72°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Lukolela, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lukolela usually has the most precipitation in September, October and November, with an average of 22 rainy days and 186 mm (7.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Lukolela are January, June and July. On average, 61 mm (2.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Lukolela. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average precipitation mm (inches)77 (3.0)122 (4.8)140 (5.5)147 (5.8)133 (5.2)44 (1.7)61 (2.4)116 (4.6)174 (6.9)212 (8.3)172 (6.8)151 (5.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm)131419202011121723252021

Monthly sunshine hours in Lukolela, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The sunniest months in Lukolela are June, August and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 4 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Lukolela: January, February and November receive an average of 9 hours 13 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Lukolela. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean monthly sunshine hours260285304299303308305306292287283311
Mean daily daylight hours12h 9m12h 7m12h 5m12h 4m12h 3m12h 3m12h 3m12h 3m12h 5m12h 7m12h 9m12h 10m

Solar UV radiation in Lukolela, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lukolela experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in March, April and May, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and August are in the Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Lukolela UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Lukolela. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index (month maximum)13121414131091012131212