Kalemie Temperature by Month
Kalemie in Democratic Republic of the Congo enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 28°C (82°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Kalemie Monthly Temperatures
In Kalemie temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in September. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) in September to 20°C (68°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kalemie by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. September, the city's warmest month, sees 233 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Kalemie Temperatures: 1980-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Kalemie spanning 47 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Kalemie vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
The map below shows the annual temperature across Democratic Republic of the Congo. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Kalemie vs World: Temperature Compared
Kalemie's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kalemie?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Kalemie, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 68% — considered high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 64% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Kalemie this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Kalemie's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kalemie climate page.
