Kalemie weather in December (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Planning a trip to Kalemie in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Kalemie generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Kalemie in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 216 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kalemie. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kalemie climate page with graphs.

 

Kalemie, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 216 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in December

Find out more about the weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kalemie in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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