Climate Insights for Mbuji-Mayi

Ville de Mbujimayi, Kasaï-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hottest
July
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
19°C low67°F low
Wettest
November
209 mm rain8.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mbuji-Mayi is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,176 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 209 mm of rainfall. Mbuji-Mayi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mbuji-Mayi is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 46.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 8.2 in of rainfall. Mbuji-Mayi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°MayMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°JunMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°JulMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°AugMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°OctMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°F
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Min

Mbuji-Mayi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 32°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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.Mbuji-Mayi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 90°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 128mmFebPrecipitation: 99mmMarPrecipitation: 148mmAprPrecipitation: 159mmMayPrecipitation: 39mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 27mmSepPrecipitation: 77mmOctPrecipitation: 122mmNovPrecipitation: 209mmDecPrecipitation: 166mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inMarPrecipitation: 5.8inAprPrecipitation: 6.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 3.1inOctPrecipitation: 4.8inNovPrecipitation: 8.2inDecPrecipitation: 6.5in
Precipitation

Mbuji-Mayi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,176 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 209 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 mm. That's 208 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.Mbuji-Mayi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 8.2 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 8.2 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: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/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: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Mbuji-Mayi 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 July, 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.Mbuji-Mayi 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 July, 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 Mbuji-Mayi 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 Mbuji-Mayi 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
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C71 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
159 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h3 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C69 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h3 mph
27 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h3 mph
77 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
209 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in