Democratic Republic of the Congo
Likasi travel guide
Likasi is a city in Democratic Republic of the Congo, home to about 423,000 people.
- Best months
- April to July
- Nearest airport
- FBM110 km · Lubumbashi International Airport
- Currency
- CDFCongolese franc
- Time zone
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Plugs
- C, D, E · 220 V
- Emergency
- 113
- Language
- French
About
About Likasi
Likasi (formerly official names: Jadotville (French) and Jadotstad (Dutch)) is a city in Haut-Katanga Province, in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mining is the main economic driver of Likasi, with large deposits of especially copper nearby. Likasi is in the centre of Kambove territory. Likasi has a mild tropical climate. The dry season begins in April and experiences the coldest period around June. In November, the rainy season begins and ends in March or April. December is the rainiest month and July the driest. The dry season lasts almost six months, from May to October with a total absence of rain. During the wet season, heavy rains of varying duration, averaging 176.2 mm, fall about every other day.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Likasi
See
- Mineralogical Museum
- Saint Therese Church
- Sacred Heart Church
Do
- Likasi Country Club
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When to go
The best time to visit Likasi
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Likasi are April to July. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 201 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026
Shops and offices may close on these dates.
Getting there
Getting to Likasi: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), about 110 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kolwezi Airport (KWZ, 136 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
It is 120 km by road and 132 km by rail from Lubumbashi and 502 km from Kamina, the distribution centre of the Congo railway network. Roads are generally in bad condition. However, there are passenger trains from Lubumbashi and Kanaga a few times per week.
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FBM · Lubumbashi International Airport
KWZ · Kolwezi Airport
Questions
Likasi: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Likasi?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Likasi are April to July. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 201 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Likasi?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), about 110 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kolwezi Airport (KWZ, 136 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Likasi?
Congolese franc (CDF).
Nearby
Destinations near Likasi
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; public holidays from python-holidays (MIT); places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.