Climate Insights for Katwa

Yumbi, Province du Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hottest
February
25°C peak
Coldest
July
14°C low
Wettest
October
661mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Katwa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 4970mm of precipitation falls per year. Katwa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Katwa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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Katwa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 25°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 134mm Feb Precipitation: 175mm Mar Precipitation: 461mm Apr Precipitation: 609mm May Precipitation: 391mm Jun Precipitation: 324mm Jul Precipitation: 389mm Aug Precipitation: 384mm Sep Precipitation: 541mm Oct Precipitation: 661mm Nov Precipitation: 532mm Dec Precipitation: 369mm
Precipitation

Katwa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4970mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 414mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 661mm of rainfall. April and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 134mm. That's 527mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Katwa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Katwa, which began on June 21, 2026. Katwa sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1461mm across the season with a monthly average of 487mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1097mm across the season with a monthly average of 366mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1733mm across the season with a monthly average of 578mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 678mm across the season with a monthly average of 226mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Katwa 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
15 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
461 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
609 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
391 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
324 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
389 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
384 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
541 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
661 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
532 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
369 mm
0 cm
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