Climate Insights for Banda-Kaye

Niari Department, Congo-Brazzaville

Hottest
March
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
August
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
December
261 mm rain10.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Banda-Kaye is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,423 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 261 mm of rainfall. Banda-Kaye sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Banda-Kaye is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 56 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 10.3 in of rainfall. Banda-Kaye sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°JunMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°JulMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°AugMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°SepMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°F
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Banda-Kaye sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 31°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Banda-Kaye sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 87°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 191mmFebPrecipitation: 165mmMarPrecipitation: 151mmAprPrecipitation: 164mmMayPrecipitation: 81mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 19mmOctPrecipitation: 117mmNovPrecipitation: 258mmDecPrecipitation: 261mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.5inFebPrecipitation: 6.5inMarPrecipitation: 5.9inAprPrecipitation: 6.5inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inNovPrecipitation: 10.1inDecPrecipitation: 10.3in
Precipitation

Banda-Kaye is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,423 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 261 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 mm. That's 260 mm less than December, 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.Banda-Kaye is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 10.3 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 10.2 in less than December, 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: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
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Banda-Kaye is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Banda-Kaye is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, 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 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, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr26°78°F
May25°77°F
Jun23°74°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Banda-Kaye is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Banda-Kaye is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banda-Kaye 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 Banda-Kaye 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 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
26 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
258 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
261 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in