Climate Insights for Ikongo

The climate in Ikongo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2371mm of precipitation falls per year. Ikongo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ikongo is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Ikongo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Ikongo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2371mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 198mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 419mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 63mm. That's 356mm less than February, 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.

Ikongo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Ikongo, which began on September 23, 2026. Ikongo is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Ikongo is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ikongo 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.