Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kikwit Climate
Kikwit is a city in DR Congo (20) with a population of about 509,367. Its average annual temperature is 24.9°C (77°F), with roughly 1500 mm of rain per year.
24.9°C
Avg Temp
1500
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Kikwit Climate
Kikwit has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F) and receives about 1500 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.9°C
Avg Temp
1500
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 162 mm |
| February | 25° / 78° | 141 mm |
| March | 25° / 78° | 158 mm |
| April | 25° / 78° | 184 mm |
| May | 25° / 78° | 80 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 15 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 12 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 51 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 147 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 185 mm |
| November | 25° / 76° | 189 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 176 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kikwit
The most comfortable months to visit Kikwit are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 18°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kikwit are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kikwit, DR Congo has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C and about 1500 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Kikwit average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.