Climate Insights for Kindu
Kailo, Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Climate Overview
The climate in Kindu is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,439 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 218 mm of rainfall. Kindu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kindu is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 56.7 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 8.6 in of rainfall. Kindu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kindu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Kindu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 91°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Kindu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,439 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 218 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 20 mm. That's 198 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.Kindu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 8.6 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.8 in. That's 7.8 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
Kindu 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 December, 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.Kindu 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 December, 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 Kindu 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 Kindu 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.