Climate Insights for Lubutu
Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Climate Overview
The climate in Lubutu is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,819 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lubutu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lubutu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Lubutu is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 71.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Lubutu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lubutu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Lubutu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Lubutu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 89°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Lubutu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,819 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 241 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 73 mm. That's 168 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Lubutu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.9 in. That's 6.6 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Lubutu 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 February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Lubutu 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 February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lubutu is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 87 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while September is the coldest period with lows dropping to 21°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Lubutu is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while September is the coldest period with lows dropping to 70°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lubutu 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 Lubutu 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.