Kalemie Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Kalemie remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in September, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) in September to around 20°C (68°F) during July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Kalemie is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1112 mm (44 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 174 mm (6.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 1.3 mm (0.1 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kalemie Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

While the amount of sunshine in Kalemie varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kalemie.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 82%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between () and () throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)