Climate of Équateur, DR Congo
Area-weighted average across Équateur. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Équateur, a subdivision of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in March, with rainfall from 88 mm / 3.5 in to 221 mm / 8.7 in depending on the season (1856 mm / 73.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.9°C76.8°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.8°C78.4°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.7°C78.3°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.5°C77.9°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.8°C76.6°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.5°C76.1°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.7°C76.5°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.7°C76.5°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Équateur?
Équateur, Congo, Democratic Republic of the does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is March at 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is January at 88 mm / 3.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Équateur?
Équateur, Congo, Democratic Republic of the has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1856 mm / 73.1 in, with the wettest month being October (221 mm / 8.7 in) and the driest January (88 mm / 3.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Équateur?
The hottest month in Équateur is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Équateur?
The coldest month in Équateur is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When does it rain most in Équateur?
The wettest month in Équateur is October, averaging about 221 mm / 8.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 88 mm / 3.5 in.