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Weather & Climate in Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kindu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9437°N, 25.9224°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 20, 2008 | 66 km W of Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 110 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 109 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1995 | 57 km NNW of Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2009 | 116 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 109 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
Kindu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (1.0").