Kalemie weather
At 6:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (74°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM (5.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Kalemie sits 785 m (2,576 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kalemie, Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 86%
- Chance of rain
- 17%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM (5.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Mar, Nov–Jan
About Kalemie weather
Is it raining in Kalemie right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM (5.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kalemie this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 21–22°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Kalemie lately?
In the past 7 days, Kalemie had 2 rainy days and 14.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kalemie?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kalemie weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kalemie?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kalemie is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar, Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in December to 31°C (87°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Kalemie?
November is the wettest month, with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Kalemie?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Kalemie have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar, Nov–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months