Climate Insights for Bokouélé
Owando, Cuvette Department, Congo-Brazzaville
Climate Overview
The climate in Bokouélé is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,428 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bokouélé receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bokouélé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bokouélé is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 56.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Bokouélé receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bokouélé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bokouélé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Bokouélé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 91°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Bokouélé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,428 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 214 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 38 mm. That's 176 mm less than October, 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.Bokouélé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.4 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.5 in. That's 6.9 in less than October, 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
Bokouélé 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 August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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.Bokouélé 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 August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 Bokouélé 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 Bokouélé 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.