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Bolobo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mai-Ndombe · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bolobo is a mid-size city in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 47,032. Elevation: 1,053 ft (321 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

47,032 Population 30/sq mi density
1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
63.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kinshasa Timezone

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About Bolobo

Bolobo

Bolobo is a town on the Congo River in Mai-Ndombe Province in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the administrative center of Bolobo Territory.
As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 31,366.

People

Population47,032
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain63.4 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Population47,032
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates-2.1580°, 16.2325°
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceMai-Ndombe
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation63.4 inches (1,609 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bolobo

Bolobo is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Mai-Ndombe) with a population of 47,032. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Climate in Bolobo

Bolobo has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Nov (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1730 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 21° / 31.3° 151.1
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 21.7° / 31.8° 132.8
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.4° / 31.5° 160.9
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 22° / 31.3° 137.6
May 26.3°C / 79°F 21.8° / 31.7° 155.0
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 19.9° / 31.6° 48.9
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 20.2° / 32.7° 22.5
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 20.9° / 33.7° 75.0
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 21° / 32.4° 197.4
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.6° 263.8
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 21.5° / 30.1° 205.7
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.5° 179.6
Bolobo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area1,566.0 sq mi (4,056.0 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates-2.1580°N, 16.2325°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.4"
67% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 1.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in

Bolobo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Airports Near Bolobo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bolobo Airport-Small Airport
Gamboma AirportGMMSmall Airport
Malebo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa
Area
4,056.0 km² (1,565.6 mi²)

🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Kinshasa
Population 84,068,091
Area 2,345,410 km²
GDP (USD) $69,843,655,425
GDP per capita $660
HDI 0.522
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 30.6%
Urban population 44.4%
Currency CDF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code +243
TLD .cd
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 4 Martyrs Day Martyrs Day
Jan 16 Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Jan 17 Patrice Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Apr 6 Kimbangu's Day Kimbangu's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 17 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Jun 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 1 Parents' Day Parents' Day
Aug 2 Congolese Genocide Day Congolese Genocide Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolobo

What is the population of Bolobo?

Bolobo has a population of 47,032 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 1,566.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bolobo?

Bolobo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.4 inches.

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