Climate Insights for Malemba-Nkulu
Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Climate Overview
The climate in Malemba-Nkulu is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,392 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 306 mm of rainfall. Malemba-Nkulu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Malemba-Nkulu is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 54.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 12.1 in of rainfall. Malemba-Nkulu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Malemba-Nkulu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 34°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Malemba-Nkulu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 94°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Malemba-Nkulu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,392 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 306 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 306 mm less than January, 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.Malemba-Nkulu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 12 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 12 in less than January, 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
Malemba-Nkulu 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Malemba-Nkulu 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 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Malemba-Nkulu 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 Malemba-Nkulu 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.