Malemba, DR Congo experiences average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Malemba, DR Congo Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Malemba, DR Congo. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.6/10
Best: May, June, July, August
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 29°C / 18°C
Feels Like 31°C / 19°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 114 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 63%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
33°C
September
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 1 days
Coldest Month
16°C
July
Avg High 30°C
Rain 0 days
Driest Month
0 days
June
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 16°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
July (Gusts 37)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding February, March, November, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:41
Daylight 11.6h
Sunset 18:15
Live conditions —
Malemba on the map · live conditions
Malemba, DR Congo
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- DR Congo
- City
- Malemba
- Population
- 44K
- Coordinates
- -10.38°, 24.55°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 26°C / 19°C . Feb: 28°C / 19°C . Mar: 27°C / 19°C . Apr: 28°C / 19°C . May: 30°C / 18°C . Jun: 29°C / 16°C . Jul: 30°C / 16°C . Aug: 32°C / 18°C . Sep: 33°C / 20°C . Oct: 32°C / 20°C . Nov: 28°C / 19°C . Dec: 27°C / 19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 314 mm. Feb: 212 mm. Mar: 221 mm. Apr: 92 mm. May: 6 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 6 mm. Oct: 67 mm. Nov: 188 mm. Dec: 256 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 86%. Feb: 85%. Mar: 86%. Apr: 78%. May: 51%. Jun: 39%. Jul: 33%. Aug: 30%. Sep: 40%. Oct: 61%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 85%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 9 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 9 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 9h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 8.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 13 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Sep 2025 · 33°C | Sep · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 15°C | Jul · 16°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 366 mm | Jan · 314 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 15 km/h | Jul · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Good October
Good November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 19°C | 30°C / 21°C | 27days (314 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 22°C | 22days (212 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 85% Humid | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 26days (221 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 15days (92 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 78% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 30°C / 18°C | 30°C / 17°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 16°C | 29°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 30°C / 16°C | 28°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 32°C / 18°C | 31°C / 15°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 33°C / 20°C | 34°C / 19°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October | 32°C / 20°C | 34°C / 21°C | 11days (67 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 28°C / 19°C | 32°C / 21°C | 23days (188 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 80% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 27°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 27days (256 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 85% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Malemba are May, June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Malemba, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Malemba is September, with average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Malemba is July, with average overnight lows of 16°C (61°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Malemba is January, averaging 314mm of precipitation across 27 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Malemba runs through January, December, March, November, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Malemba.
Malemba receives approximately 118 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is September with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Malemba.
The least favorable months to visit Malemba are February, March, November, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Malemba is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Malemba is 63%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Malemba are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 37 km/h / 23 mph).
Malemba averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 58%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Malemba is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Malemba has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Malemba ranges from 19°C (66°F) to 31°C (88°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, July is a great time to visit Malemba. It earns a climate score of 9.9/10 with Excellent.
For July in Malemba, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 30°C (85°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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