Kikwit Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kikwit temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in July to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in the coolest month, June.

Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in July to around 21°C (70°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kikwit experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1414 mm (56 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Kikwit shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Kikwit Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kikwit serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine