Lodja, DR Congo Weather & Climate 2026

Am Tropical Monsoon

Monthly climate averages for Lodja, DR Congo. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Lodja, DR Congo experiences average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. High humidity combined with warm temperatures produces a tropical feel year-round. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Aug Wetter season: Mar–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
4.8/10
Best: June, July
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 32°C / 22°C
Feels Like 36°C / 26°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 84 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 76%
Wind Speed 9 km/h
Dew Point 22°C
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
34°C
July
Avg Low22°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
22°C
July
Avg High34°C
Rain3days
Driest Month
3days
June
Avg High33°C
Avg Low22°C
Windiest Month
10 km/h
August (Gusts 26)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding April, October, November, December due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.

Sun Position
Sunrise 06:30
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 18:25

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Lodja, DR Congo

Continent
Africa
Country
DR Congo
City
Lodja
Population
91.4K
Coordinates
-3.52°, 23.60°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 22°C . Feb: 32°C / 23°C . Mar: 32°C / 23°C . Apr: 31°C / 22°C . May: 31°C / 22°C . Jun: 33°C / 22°C . Jul: 34°C / 22°C . Aug: 33°C / 22°C . Sep: 32°C / 22°C . Oct: 31°C / 22°C . Nov: 30°C / 22°C . Dec: 30°C / 22°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 26 mm 52 mm 78 mm 104 mm 130 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 70 mm. Feb: 66 mm. Mar: 110 mm. Apr: 146 mm. May: 68 mm. Jun: 11 mm. Jul: 11 mm. Aug: 53 mm. Sep: 93 mm. Oct: 115 mm. Nov: 146 mm. Dec: 116 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 80%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 78%. Apr: 85%. May: 80%. Jun: 62%. Jul: 56%. Aug: 68%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 80%. Nov: 85%. Dec: 85%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 9 km/h . Apr: 8 km/h . May: 8 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 9 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 7 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 9h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 7.

Monthly Daylight Hours

14h 12h 10h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Fair
Temp
31°C / 22°C
Feels Like
36°C / 26°C
Rain
14days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
7.9 Very High
February
Fair
Temp
32°C / 23°C
Feels Like
37°C / 27°C
Rain
12days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
8 Very High
March
Poor
Temp
32°C / 23°C
Feels Like
38°C / 27°C
Rain
15days (110 mm) Wet
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
8 Very High
April
Wet
Temp
31°C / 22°C
Feels Like
36°C / 27°C
Rain
20days (146 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7.3 Very High
May
Fair
Temp
31°C / 22°C
Feels Like
36°C / 27°C
Rain
12days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
7.6 Very High
June best
Good
Temp
33°C / 22°C
Feels Like
36°C / 24°C
Rain
3days (11 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
UV
7.5 Very High
July best
Good
Temp
34°C / 22°C
Feels Like
35°C / 24°C
Rain
3days (11 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
56% Moderate
UV
7.7 Very High
August
Fair
Temp
33°C / 22°C
Feels Like
36°C / 25°C
Rain
9days (53 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
8.4 Very High
September
Poor
Temp
32°C / 22°C
Feels Like
36°C / 25°C
Rain
16days (93 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
8.5 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
31°C / 22°C
Feels Like
36°C / 26°C
Rain
20days (115 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
8.1 Very High
November
Wet
Temp
30°C / 22°C
Feels Like
35°C / 26°C
Rain
21days (146 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7 High
December
Wet
Temp
30°C / 22°C
Feels Like
35°C / 26°C
Rain
19days (116 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
6.9 High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 31°C / 22°C 36°C / 26°C 14days (70 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 80% Humid 7.9 Very High Fair View Details
February 32°C / 23°C 37°C / 27°C 12days (66 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 75% Muggy 8 Very High Fair View Details
March 32°C / 23°C 38°C / 27°C 15days (110 mm) Wet 9.6h Good 78% Humid 8 Very High Poor View Details
April 31°C / 22°C 36°C / 27°C 20days (146 mm) Wet 9h Good 85% Humid 7.3 Very High Wet View Details
May 31°C / 22°C 36°C / 27°C 12days (68 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 80% Humid 7.6 Very High Fair View Details
June best 33°C / 22°C 36°C / 24°C 3days (11 mm) Excellent 10.7h Excellent 62% Muggy 7.5 Very High Good View Details
July best 34°C / 22°C 35°C / 24°C 3days (11 mm) Excellent 10.7h Excellent 56% Moderate 7.7 Very High Good View Details
August 33°C / 22°C 36°C / 25°C 9days (53 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 68% Muggy 8.4 Very High Fair View Details
September 32°C / 22°C 36°C / 25°C 16days (93 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 77% Humid 8.5 Very High Poor View Details
October 31°C / 22°C 36°C / 26°C 20days (115 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 80% Humid 8.1 Very High Wet View Details
November 30°C / 22°C 35°C / 26°C 21days (146 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 85% Humid 7 High Wet View Details
December 30°C / 22°C 35°C / 26°C 19days (116 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 85% Humid 6.9 High Wet View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Lodja are June, July, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Lodja, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Lodja is July, with average daytime highs of 34°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Lodja is July, with average overnight lows of 22°C (71°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Lodja is April, averaging 146mm of precipitation across 20 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Lodja runs through November, April, October, December, with the heaviest rainfall in November. Based on 10-year averages for Lodja.
Lodja receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Lodja.
The least favorable months to visit Lodja are April, October, November, December, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider June, July instead.
The annual average UV index in Lodja is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Lodja is 76%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Lodja are 9 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is August with peak winds reaching 10 km/h (6 mph) (gusts up to 26 km/h / 16 mph).
Lodja averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 72%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Lodja is 22°C (72°F), which feels muggy and uncomfortable. Expect heavy perspiration during warmer months — stay hydrated and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces.
Lodja has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am 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 Lodja ranges from 26°C (79°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Lodja. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Lodja, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 33°C (92°F) and 3 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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