Kalemie weather in January (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

How does the weather in Kalemie usually fare in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kalemie includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 21°C.

Precipitation

Kalemie in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 158 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 158 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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