Climate Insights for Kasongo

Tshumbe, Province du Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hottest
July
34°C peak
Coldest
June
21°C low
Wettest
November
220mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kasongo is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1472mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 220mm of rainfall. Kasongo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Feb Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Mar Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Apr Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° May Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 21° Jul Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 22° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22° Sep Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 22°
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Min

Kasongo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 34°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 150mm Feb Precipitation: 152mm Mar Precipitation: 168mm Apr Precipitation: 169mm May Precipitation: 58mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Aug Precipitation: 50mm Sep Precipitation: 100mm Oct Precipitation: 202mm Nov Precipitation: 220mm Dec Precipitation: 190mm
Precipitation

Kasongo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1472mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 220mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7mm. That's 213mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Kasongo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Kasongo, which began on June 21, 2026. Kasongo sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in July at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 21°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 522mm across the season with a monthly average of 174mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 491mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 395mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kasongo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
21 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
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