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Basankusu, DR Congo Snapshot 2026
Where is Basankusu?
Basankusu, DR Congo
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- DR Congo
- City
- Basankusu
- Population
- 41.1K
- Coordinates
- 1.22°, 19.80°
Basankusu is a city in DR Congo with a population of approximately 41.1K. Average temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in September to 34°C (93°F) in February. The best time to visit is January, June, July, August.
Time in Basankusu right now
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Kinshasa
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Live weather in Basankusu
Daylight in Basankusu today
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Day length
12h 12m
Climate normals for Basankusu
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January best
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Wet May
Poor June best
Poor July best
Wet August best
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 33°C / 23°C | 38°C / 26°C | 7days (37 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| February | 34°C / 24°C | 39°C / 27°C | 9days (63 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| March | 33°C / 24°C | 38°C / 28°C | 15days (125 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 79% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 32°C / 24°C | 38°C / 28°C | 18days (123 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 84% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 31°C / 23°C | 37°C / 28°C | 17days (113 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June best | 31°C / 23°C | 36°C / 27°C | 17days (121 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July best | 30°C / 22°C | 35°C / 27°C | 19days (117 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 22°C | 36°C / 27°C | 22days (156 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 22°C | 36°C / 27°C | 22days (168 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 30°C / 23°C | 36°C / 27°C | 24days (163 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 30°C / 23°C | 37°C / 27°C | 20days (142 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 27°C | 13days (73 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 83% Humid | 8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 23°C . Feb: 34°C / 24°C . Mar: 33°C / 24°C . Apr: 32°C / 24°C . May: 31°C / 23°C . Jun: 31°C / 23°C . Jul: 30°C / 22°C . Aug: 30°C / 22°C . Sep: 30°C / 22°C . Oct: 30°C / 23°C . Nov: 30°C / 23°C . Dec: 32°C / 23°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 37 mm. Feb: 63 mm. Mar: 125 mm. Apr: 123 mm. May: 113 mm. Jun: 121 mm. Jul: 117 mm. Aug: 156 mm. Sep: 168 mm. Oct: 163 mm. Nov: 142 mm. Dec: 73 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 72%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 84%. May: 86%. Jun: 86%. Jul: 87%. Aug: 88%. Sep: 89%. Oct: 88%. Nov: 88%. Dec: 83%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 8 km/h . Jun: 8 km/h . Jul: 8 km/h . Aug: 8 km/h . Sep: 8 km/h . Oct: 8 km/h . Nov: 8 km/h . Dec: 9 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Basankusu has a population of approximately 41.1K.
The best months to visit Basankusu are January, June, July, August, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Basankusu receives approximately 1401mm of rainfall annually across 203 rainy days.
Basankusu is located in DR Congo, in the Africa region.