Weather forecast for todayBasankusu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:18 WAT

  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 220°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Dewpoint: 23°C
  • Pressure: 1010.16mbar
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 11
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In Basankusu, at the moment, the weather remains predominantly cloudy, with little sunshine expected.
The temperature is a humid 31°C, while the real-feel temperature, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's expected 33°C.

Thursday 5. Nov 2026

  • 33°C
  • 23°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSW 234°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • UV index: 11
  • Sunrise: 05:22 WAT
  • Sunset: 17:26 WAT
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On Thursday, in Basankusu, rumbles of thunder are likely.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. The highest temperature will be a tropical 33°C, while the lowest temperature will be a warm 23°C.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at a torridly hot 44°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The expected peak temperature will reflect the average November high of 31.6°C.
Sunrise was at 05:22 and sunset will be at 17:26; the daylight will last for 12h and 4min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 15h 34°C.
Coldest period: 21h - 1h 27°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11h 67%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSW 224°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 10
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  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 233°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 13h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSW 232°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 14h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 4
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  • 16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 11km/hW 261°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSW 215°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:26
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 218°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSW 217°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 30%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 211°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSW 217°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSW 229°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSW 230°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Basankusu, a combination of lightning-active, showery and gloomy weather is predicted.
Rain is expected practically for the rest of the day.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 24°C and the highest temperature of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 27°C and the highest temperature of 35°C. The hottest part of the day will be at 12h, 15h and 16h.
The highest temperature will be similar to November's average maximum of 31.6°C. The night temperature will be also consistent with the standard November low of 21.2°C.
Updated: Nov 5, 2026 @ 09:18:08 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 10:18 WAT is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 36°C.

Today, in Basankusu, thunderstorms are possible with changing conditions.

There is a high likelihood of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature will be 33°C, while the lowest temperature will be 23°C. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is calculated to be 44°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 31.6°C in November. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 21.2°C.

On Thursday, in Basankusu, sunrise was at 05:22 and sunset will be at 17:26 (WAT).

Today in Basankusu, Democratic Republic of Congo, the daylight will last for 12h and 4min.

Basankusu, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • en: Basankusu, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • es: Basankusu, República Democrática del Congo
  • hr: Bazankusю, Demokratska Republika Kongo
  • mk: Bazankusю, Demokratska Republika Kongo
  • sr: Bazankusю, Demokratska Republika Kongo
  • zh: 巴桑库苏, 刚果民主共和国
  • Latitude: 1.217441°
  • Longitude: 19.800838°
  • Elevation: 336 m
  • Current time: 10:18 WAT
  • Sunrise: 05:22 WAT
  • Sunset: 17:26 WAT
  • Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa

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