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Weather & Climate in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kisangani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 737.5 sq mi (1,910.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,603/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5153°N, 25.1910°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 5, 2000 | 88 km NE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 145 km ESE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2022 | 99 km ENE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2021 | 130 km ENE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in |
Kisangani has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (2.6").