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Mweka, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kasai · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mweka is a mid-size city in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 81,267. Elevation: 1,939 ft (591 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

81,267 Population 256/sq mi density
1,939 ft Elevation 591 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
63.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Mweka

Mweka

Mweka is a town in southern-central Democratic Republic of the Congo, situated on the Kasai railway line between Kananga and the Kasai River port of Ilebo.

People

Population81,267
Density256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain63.4 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation1,939 ft (591 m)
Population81,267
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation1,939 ft (591 m)
Coordinates-4.8519°, 21.5595°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceKasai
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation63.4 inches (1,611 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mweka

Mweka is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kasai) with a population of 81,267. The city sits at an elevation of 1,939 feet (591 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Mweka

Mweka has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Nov (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1327 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20° / 31.2° 137.9
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 20.1° / 32.2° 135.8
Mar 25.3°C / 77°F 20° / 32.3° 121.0
Apr 25.1°C / 77°F 20.3° / 31.3° 108.3
May 25.1°C / 77°F 19.2° / 31.7° 103.6
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 16.1° / 32.8° 22.4
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 15.7° / 34.1° 14.2
Aug 26°C / 79°F 17.2° / 34.7° 82.9
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 20.2° / 34° 142.8
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 20.6° / 32.1° 171.9
Nov 24.3°C / 76°F 20.3° / 29.6° 167.4
Dec 24.7°C / 77°F 20° / 31° 119.0
Mweka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°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 1,939 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,939 ft (591 m)
Area317.6 sq mi (822.5 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8519°N, 21.5595°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.4"
67% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
February 76°F (25°C) 5.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
October 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in

Mweka has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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Train Stations in Mweka

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakwa-Mwanza
Bulongo
Kinda
Mweka

Airports Near Mweka

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bulape Airport-Small Airport
Luebo Airport-Small Airport
Lukombe-Batwa Airport-Small Airport
Musese Airport-Small Airport
Mweka AirportMEWSmall Airport
Shongamba Airport-Small Airport
Tshimpumpu Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Mweka

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

🇨🇩 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 Mweka

What is the population of Mweka?

Mweka has a population of 81,267 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 317.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mweka?

Mweka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.4 inches.

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