Kalemie Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 28°C (82°F), ranging from 30°C (86°F) in September to 27°C (81°F) in July.
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1112 mm (44 in) per year. December is the wettest month and July the driest. The city also experiences a distinct dry season from June to September. The most sunshine falls in May, with an average of 8.3 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Kalemie
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
Rainfall in Kalemie
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
Sunshine Hours in Kalemie
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Kalemie by Month
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
Wind Speed in Kalemie
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)
Kalemie 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Kalemie
In general, temperatures in Kalemie range from 27°C (81°F) to 30°C (86°F) across the year, with May, June, July, August and September being the best time to visit for those who prefer drier weather.Make your experience more enjoyable by planning to be outside during the cooler parts of the day, either early morning or as the sun begins to set. Visitors should note that March, April and December are part of the rainy season, bringing substantial rainfall. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
