The climate of Kindamba
The geographical position of
Kindamba, which lies in the
Congo, puts it in a tropical zone. Its climate aligns with the Köppen climate classification Aw - tropical wet and dry, or savanna. Throughout the year, the town enjoys relatively high temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 32.5°C (90.5°F). Humidity levels fluctuate mildly, with the highest percentages encountered between 84% and 87% and the lowest dropping to 59%.
Rainfall patterns in Kindamba display significant variation. The period of highest rainfall is recorded from
November to
April with monthly averages from 121mm (4.76") to 234mm (9.21"). However, from
May to
August, there is a sharp decline in rainfall with barely 1mm (0.04") to 4mm (0.16") of rain. On average, temperatures remain consistently tropical with the highest recorded at 32.5°C (90.5°F) in
September and the lowest at 20°C (68°F) in
July.
In Kindamba, daylight hours hover around 12 hours daily with minimal fluctuation throughout the year. The hours of sunshine also vary, from a maximum of 8.9 hours in July to a minimum of 5.6 hours in
October. The UV index stays fairly constant at 6, increasing slightly to 7 from August to September. Visibility remains good for most of the year with values decreasing slightly from 10km (6.2mi) to 7km (4.3mi) in the rainier months.
The best time to visit Kindamba
If a traveller is considering a visit to
Kindamba, the ideal period would be the dry months from
May to
August. During this time, rainfall is at a minimum allowing the perfect opportunity for outdoor activities as well as exploring the town. The weather remains pleasantly warm, with average high temperatures ranging from 29.8°C (85.6°F) in May and
June to 32.5°C (90.5°F) in
September. The humidity level decreases significantly, particularly in
July and August with humidity relative figures plunging to 65% and 59% respectively, further enhancing the comfort level for visitors.
The worst time to visit Kindamba
The rainy period from
November to
April could be considered less suitable for travellers due to high rainfall, averaging between 121mm (4.76") in
May and 234mm (9.21") in November. During these months, the days may be cloudy with cloud percentages varying from 49% in May to a high of 62% in November, potentially obscuring the view of the beautiful landscape. Additionally, the humidity rises during these months, hovering between 85% and 87%, which could make the climate feel more oppressive.
Spring weather in Kindamba
The months of
March,
April, and
May in
Kindamba are characterized by high humidity levels, ranging from 85% in April and May to 84% in March. The rainfall begins to taper down from 128mm (5.04") in March to 121mm (4.76") by May. Temperatures are high but remain fairly stable, ranging from a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) to a high of 31°C (87.8°F) in March and 29.8°C (85.6°F) in May.
Summer weather in Kindamba
From
June to
August,
Kindamba experiences its dry season. Rainfall dips dramatically to an all-time low of 1mm (0.04") in
July. The minimum temperature during this period also dips to a yearly low of 20°C (68°F) in July. Despite this, temperatures relatively remain high, peaking at 32.5°C (90.5°F) in August.
Autumn weather in Kindamba
In Autumn, from
September to
November, there is a slight uptick in rainfall with
October receiving 176mm (6.93") of rain, a steep increase from 27mm (1.06") in September. Temperatures remain steady with the lowest temperature at 21.9°C (71.4°F) in November and highest reaching 32.5°C (90.5°F) in September.
Winter weather in Kindamba
Even in the colder months of
December through
February,
Kindamba's climate remains warm as winters in this region are distinctly tropical. December temperatures vary from 21.2°C (70.2°F) to 29.2°C (84.6°F). Rainfall starts to increase, recording 181mm (7.13") in December and peaking at 235mm (9.25") in February. During this period, the city experiences higher humidity levels of 87% in February, making the already warm temperatures feel even hotter.
Weather in January
The beginning of the year in
Kindamba,
Congo, marks a period characterized by weather with high relative humidity of 86%. Cyclonic disturbances originating from the Atlantic Ocean cause persistent condensation and result in significant rainfall, amounting to 143mm (5.63") over 27.2 days.
Weather in January »Weather in February
In comparison with
January, the weather of
Kindamba in
February experiences a slight drop in both rainfall amount and rainy days - 135mm (5.31") over 23 days. Conditions generally remain the same as the prior month, with the region immersed in the shower and overcast skies.
Weather in February »Weather in March
As
Kindamba moves into
March, the rainfall yet decreases slightly to 128mm (5.04"), spreading across 27.2 days of the month. Despite this decrease, the weather retains its wet characteristics, bringing lubrication to the
Congo's forest region.
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Weather in April
April in
Kindamba witnesses a further decrease in rainfall to 136mm (5.35") over fewer rainy days of 25.3. Nevertheless, there remains no significant change in the weather pattern with frequent rains and high humidity. Weather conditions transition smoothly into
May without any significant variation, barring a slight increase in pressure to 1011.9mb.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May in
Kindamba sees a significant drop in rainfall to 121mm (4.76") over 23 days, auguring the slight drying out of the weather. As the intertropical convergence zone shifts, the frequency of rainfall diminishes as reflected in the lower number of rainy days and reduced rainfall tally.
Weather in May » Weather in June
Entering
June,
Kindamba's weather becomes noticeably drier with just 12mm (0.47") of rain experienced over 5.5 days. This dramatic decrease in precipitation marks the arrival of a dry period characterized by warmer daytime temperatures marking a stark contrast to the preceding months.
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Weather in July
July demonstrates the quite evident extremity of the dry season in
Kindamba, receiving the year's least rainfall, at just 1mm (0.04") over 2.6 days. Relatively cooler nights and dry, sunny days become the norm as the intertropical convergence zone moves further away.
Weather in July » Weather in August
As
Kindamba goes into
August, humidity decreases to 59%, the lowest throughout the year. Subtle climatic changes are apparent with the arrival of rain accumulation to 4mm (0.16") over 4.2 days. However, this is virtually negligible and does not detract from the predominantly dry and sunny character of Kindamba's August.
Weather in August »Weather in September
September in
Kindamba receives increased rainfall, up from 4mm (0.16") to 27mm (1.06") over 14.5 days, characterizing the onset of the second rainy season. The disappearance of the extreme dry conditions occurs in parallel with an increase in relative humidity to 61%, marking a climate change.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October experiences a significant increase in rainfall, from 27mm (1.06") to 176mm (6.93") over 25.3 days, signaling the return of the monsoon. The weather shifts to a more humid spectrum with humidity levels pegged at 77%, a substantial increase since
September.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November is noticeably sultrier in
Kindamba, with a substantial increase in rainfall to 234mm (9.21") over an increasing number of 27.7 rainy days. Weather conditions become denser with the increasing precipitation, cloud cover, and relative humidity levels of 86%.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December, the final month of the year, while having a substantial rainfall of 181mm (7.13") over 28.7 days, sees a slight decrease in precipitation from
November. The climatic conditions prominently feature typically high humidity levels of 87%, the highest for the year, and significant rainfall.
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