Climate Insights for Kindu

Kailo, Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hottest
July
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
July
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
November
218 mm rain8.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°JulMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°F
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Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 112mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmMarPrecipitation: 136mmAprPrecipitation: 162mmMayPrecipitation: 104mmJunPrecipitation: 20mmJulPrecipitation: 21mmAugPrecipitation: 67mmSepPrecipitation: 121mmOctPrecipitation: 181mmNovPrecipitation: 218mmDecPrecipitation: 176mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inAprPrecipitation: 6.4inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSepPrecipitation: 4.8inOctPrecipitation: 7.1inNovPrecipitation: 8.6inDecPrecipitation: 6.9in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/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: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in