Climate Insights for Makamba

The climate in Makamba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2427mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 376mm of rainfall. Makamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Makamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 28°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Makamba is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2427mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 202mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 376mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14mm. That's 362mm less than December, 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.

Makamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Makamba, which began on March 20, 2026. Makamba sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in September at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Makamba is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Makamba 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.