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Weather & Climate in Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Isiro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,497 ft (761 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.9 km²)
Population Density803/sq mi
Coordinates2.7739°N, 27.6160°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.2"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 6, 1994 126 km NNW of Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 127 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
March 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
April 76°F (24°C) 9.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 9.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in

Isiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 80.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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