Kalemie Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kalemie has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kalemie experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in September to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 20°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kalemie has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1112 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Kalemie shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, with an average of 174 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.3 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kalemie Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kalemie offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (8.3 hours daily) and January (5.3 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kalemie.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 82%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 0 m/s and 0 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kalemie in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August and September.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, March, April, November and December.
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 174 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 248 hours of sunshine.
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