Climate Insights for Bonga

Mossaka, Cuvette Department, Congo-Brazzaville

Hottest
March
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
October
205 mm rain8.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bonga is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,408 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bonga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bonga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bonga is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 55.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Bonga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bonga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°FebMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°MarMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°F
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Bonga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Bonga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 75mmFebPrecipitation: 97mmMarPrecipitation: 134mmAprPrecipitation: 152mmMayPrecipitation: 113mmJunPrecipitation: 45mmJulPrecipitation: 33mmAugPrecipitation: 77mmSepPrecipitation: 150mmOctPrecipitation: 205mmNovPrecipitation: 193mmDecPrecipitation: 133mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.9inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inMarPrecipitation: 5.3inAprPrecipitation: 6inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inAugPrecipitation: 3inSepPrecipitation: 5.9inOctPrecipitation: 8.1inNovPrecipitation: 7.6inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Bonga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,408 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 205 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 33 mm. That's 171 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.Bonga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 6.7 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Bonga 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 May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Bonga 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 May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bonga 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 Bonga 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
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h3 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h3 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in