Climate Insights for Bolobo

Plateaux, Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hottest
March
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
November
183 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bolobo is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,276 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 183 mm of rainfall. Bolobo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bolobo is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 50.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Bolobo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°FebMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°MarMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°F
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Min

Bolobo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Bolobo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 97mmFebPrecipitation: 93mmMarPrecipitation: 115mmAprPrecipitation: 161mmMayPrecipitation: 103mmJunPrecipitation: 26mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmAugPrecipitation: 41mmSepPrecipitation: 105mmOctPrecipitation: 179mmNovPrecipitation: 183mmDecPrecipitation: 159mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.8inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inAprPrecipitation: 6.3inMayPrecipitation: 4inJunPrecipitation: 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inOctPrecipitation: 7.1inNovPrecipitation: 7.2inDecPrecipitation: 6.3in
Precipitation

Bolobo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,276 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 13 mm. That's 171 mm 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.Bolobo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.5 in. That's 6.7 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Bolobo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bolobo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bolobo 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bolobo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h3 mph
103 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
159 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in