Climate Insights for Bas Kouilou

District de Loango, Kouilou Department, Congo-Brazzaville

Hottest
March
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
21°C low69°F low
Wettest
November
256 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bas Kouilou is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,513 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 256 mm of rainfall. Bas Kouilou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bas Kouilou is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 59.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 10.1 in of rainfall. Bas Kouilou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°AprMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°JulMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 21°AugMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 21°SepMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°NovMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 73°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°F
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Bas Kouilou has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Bas Kouilou has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 225mmFebPrecipitation: 193mmMarPrecipitation: 186mmAprPrecipitation: 181mmMayPrecipitation: 75mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSepPrecipitation: 23mmOctPrecipitation: 113mmNovPrecipitation: 256mmDecPrecipitation: 228mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.9inFebPrecipitation: 7.6inMarPrecipitation: 7.3inAprPrecipitation: 7.1inMayPrecipitation: 3inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inNovPrecipitation: 10.1inDecPrecipitation: 9in
Precipitation

Bas Kouilou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,513 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 256 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 248 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.Bas Kouilou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 9.8 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: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Bas Kouilou 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 October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bas Kouilou is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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

Jan27°80°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr27°81°F
May27°80°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul23°73°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep25°76°F
Oct26°79°F
Nov26°80°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Bas Kouilou is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 14 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bas Kouilou is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 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 Bas Kouilou 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 Bas Kouilou 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
25 °C76 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
225 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
186 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
29 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
256 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
228 mm9 in
0 cm0 in