Kikwit Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kikwit temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 31°C (88°F) during cooler months like November.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) in July to around 21°C (70°F) during November.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kikwit experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1414 mm (56 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 11 mm (0.4 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Kikwit Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine