Climate Insights for Dongou
Likouala, Congo-Brazzaville
Climate Overview
The climate in Dongou is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,411 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 205 mm of rainfall. Dongou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Dongou is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 55.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 8.1 in of rainfall. Dongou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Dongou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°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 22°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Dongou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 92°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Dongou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,411 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 118 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 205 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 28 mm. That's 178 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.Dongou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.1 in. That's 7 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
Dongou 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 February, 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.Dongou 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 February, 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 Dongou 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 Dongou 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.