Climate Insights for Bétou

Dongou, Likouala, Congo-Brazzaville

Hottest
February
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
21°C low70°F low
Wettest
September
167 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bétou is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,152 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 167 mm of rainfall. Bétou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bétou is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 45.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 6.6 in of rainfall. Bétou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°MarMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°F
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Average
Min

Bétou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Bétou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 91°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11mmFebPrecipitation: 24mmMarPrecipitation: 80mmAprPrecipitation: 102mmMayPrecipitation: 112mmJunPrecipitation: 96mmJulPrecipitation: 116mmAugPrecipitation: 162mmSepPrecipitation: 167mmOctPrecipitation: 165mmNovPrecipitation: 96mmDecPrecipitation: 21mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 1inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inAprPrecipitation: 4inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inJulPrecipitation: 4.6inAugPrecipitation: 6.4inSepPrecipitation: 6.6inOctPrecipitation: 6.5inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Bétou is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,152 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 167 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11 mm. That's 156 mm less than September, 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.Bétou is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.1 in less than September, 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: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Bétou 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 March, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bétou 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 March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 Bétou 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 Bétou 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
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h3 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in