Climate Insights for Bolobo
Plateaux, Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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
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
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
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.