Climate Insights for Punia Airport

Opala, Province du Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hottest
February
32°C peak
Coldest
September
22°C low
Wettest
October
228mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Punia Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1649mm of precipitation falls per year. Punia Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punia Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Feb Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 23° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Apr Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 23° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22°
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Average
Min

Punia Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. 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 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 72mm Feb Precipitation: 92mm Mar Precipitation: 133mm Apr Precipitation: 169mm May Precipitation: 139mm Jun Precipitation: 72mm Jul Precipitation: 58mm Aug Precipitation: 141mm Sep Precipitation: 183mm Oct Precipitation: 228mm Nov Precipitation: 210mm Dec Precipitation: 153mm
Precipitation

Punia Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1649mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 137mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 228mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 58mm. That's 171mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Punia Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Punia Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Punia Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 22°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 621mm across the season with a monthly average of 207mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 318mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 440mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 270mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punia Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
210 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
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