Katwa, DR Congo experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 21 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Katwa, DR Congo Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Katwa, DR Congo. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.1/10
Best: January, February, June
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 24°C / 15°C
Feels Like 26°C / 16°C
Rainy Days 21
Rainfall 411 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 8 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
Hottest Month
26°C
February
Avg Low16°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
14°C
December
Avg High23°C
Rain21days
Driest Month
12days
January
Avg High25°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
10 km/h
January (Gusts 31)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding March, April, September, October due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:01
Daylight 12.1h
Sunset 18:08
Live conditions—
Katwa on the map · live conditions
Katwa, DR Congo
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- DR Congo
- City
- Katwa
- Population
- 89.4K
- Coordinates
- 0.09°, 29.31°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 24 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 20 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 15 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 25°C / 15°C . Feb: 26°C / 16°C . Mar: 25°C / 16°C . Apr: 24°C / 16°C . May: 24°C / 16°C . Jun: 23°C / 15°C . Jul: 23°C / 15°C . Aug: 23°C / 15°C . Sep: 23°C / 15°C . Oct: 23°C / 15°C . Nov: 23°C / 15°C . Dec: 23°C / 14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 131 mm. Feb: 173 mm. Mar: 458 mm. Apr: 606 mm. May: 387 mm. Jun: 321 mm. Jul: 386 mm. Aug: 381 mm. Sep: 538 mm. Oct: 658 mm. Nov: 529 mm. Dec: 364 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 68%. Feb: 66%. Mar: 77%. Apr: 84%. May: 84%. Jun: 82%. Jul: 82%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 85%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 85%. Dec: 80%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 8 km/h . Apr: 8 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: 7 km/h . Dec: 9 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 8.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 20 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 27°C | Feb · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · 15°C | Dec · 14°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 922 mm | Oct · 658 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 10 km/h | Jan · 10 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Wet April
Wet May
Wet June best
Excellent July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 25°C / 15°C | 25°C / 15°C | 12days (131 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 13days (173 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 25°C / 16°C | 27°C / 17°C | 23days (458 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 77% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 24°C / 16°C | 26°C / 17°C | 25days (606 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 84% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 24°C / 16°C | 26°C / 17°C | 24days (387 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 84% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 15°C | 24°C / 16°C | 17days (321 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 82% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 23°C / 15°C | 24°C / 16°C | 21days (386 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 82% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 23°C / 15°C | 25°C / 16°C | 22days (381 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 83% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 23°C / 15°C | 26°C / 16°C | 25days (538 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 85% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 23°C / 15°C | 26°C / 16°C | 26days (658 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 85% Humid | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 23°C / 15°C | 25°C / 16°C | 25days (529 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 85% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 23°C / 14°C | 25°C / 15°C | 21days (364 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Katwa are January, February, June, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Katwa, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Katwa is February, with average daytime highs of 26°C (78°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Katwa is December, with average overnight lows of 14°C (58°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Katwa is October, averaging 658mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Katwa runs through October, April, September, November, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Katwa.
Katwa receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Katwa.
The least favorable months to visit Katwa are March, April, September, October, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, February, June instead.
The annual average UV index in Katwa is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Katwa is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Katwa are 8 km/h (5 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 10 km/h (6 mph) (gusts up to 31 km/h / 19 mph).
Katwa averages 0 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 81%. The clearest skies occur in June.
The annual average dew point in Katwa is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Katwa has a Tropical Rainforest climate, classified as Af under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Katwa ranges from 16°C (61°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Katwa. It earns a climate score of 7.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Katwa, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 23°C (73°F) and 17 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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