Climate Insights for Lékana
Plateaux Department, Congo-Brazzaville
Climate Overview
The climate in Lékana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,446 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 198 mm of rainfall. Lékana sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Lékana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 56.9 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 7.8 in of rainfall. Lékana sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Lékana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Lékana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 87°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Lékana is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,446 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 198 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 18 mm. That's 181 mm less than April, 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.Lékana is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7.8 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 7.1 in less than April, 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
Lékana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Lékana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lékana is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 46 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Lékana is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lékana 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 Lékana 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.