Kikwit Weather in August

What's the weather like in Kikwit (Bandundu) in August 2024?

The climate in Kikwit during August can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Kikwit and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

Kikwit weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.2°C 88.2°F
Nightly temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Average temperature 25°C 77°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 39 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 22.8°C 73.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kikwit with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kikwit

Kikwit average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kikwit average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kikwit average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kikwit in August 2024.

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Kikwit weather stats

Kikwit weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: July 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: June 9.1hrs
Coldest month: July 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: April 213mm 8.4ins
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