Weather forecast for todayBasankusu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 13:42 WAT

  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 230°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Dewpoint: 23°C
  • Pressure: 1006.1mbar
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 9
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In Basankusu, at the moment, there are some clouds in the sky, but sunshine is still visible.
The temperature is a tropical 33°C, and the feels-like temperature of which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature comes in at evaluated at a very hot 38°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's predicted 34°C.

Thursday 5. Nov 2026

  • 34°C
  • 23°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 245°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • UV index: 8
  • Sunrise: 05:22 WAT
  • Sunset: 17:26 WAT
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On Thursday, 5th of November, expect scattered thunderstorms with occasional breaks in the rain.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. Temperature fluctuations between a humid 34°C and a warm 23°C are anticipated.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at a dangerously hot 51°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today’s expected high is set to be moderately higher than November's regular 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: 16h 34°C.
Coldest hour: 20h 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 14h 64%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 14h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 238°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 15h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 245°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 266°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 248°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:26
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 228°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSW 225°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSW 223°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSW 234°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSW 235°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of the day, a combination of cloudy, wet and thunderstorm-prone weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is predicted practically for the rest of the day.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 29°C and a minimum of 25°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 34°C and a minimum of 25°C. The hottest part of the day will be around 16h.
The maximum temperature will be slightly warmer than November's average high of 31.6°C. The temperature low is forecasted to be also comparable to the usual November value of 21.2°C.
Updated: Nov 5, 2026 @ 12:42:03 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (13:42 WAT) in Basankusu is 33°C. Feels-like temperature is 38°C.

On Thursday, expect scattered thunderstorms, which could cause brief interruptions in outdoor plans.

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

Today, the highest temperature will be 34°C, while the lowest temperature will be 23°C. The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is evaluated at 51°C.
The maximum temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average highest temperature of 31.6°C in November. The lowest temperature will be 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, 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: 13:42 WAT
  • Sunrise: 05:22 WAT
  • Sunset: 17:26 WAT
  • Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa

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