Kikwit Climate by Month
Kikwit has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Kikwit temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 31°C during cooler months like June. At night, temperatures typically average around 21°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kikwit experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1414 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 189 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 11 mm over a single rainy day.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kikwit. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.2 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Kikwit in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July and August.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, October, November and December.
Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 189 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 245 hours of sunshine.
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