Bakwa climate
Bakwa (DR Congo) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C76 °F, and about 1,593 mm63 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bakwa climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3391 | 1864 | 2578 | 220.9 |
| Feb | 3494 | 2068 | 2781 | 431.7 |
| Mar | 3188 | 2169 | 2679 | 1234.8 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2169 | 2577 | 2007.9 |
| May | 2883 | 2169 | 2476 | 1867.3 |
| Jun | 2882 | 2068 | 2475 | 1586.2 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2067 | 2475 | 1405.5 |
| Aug | 2882 | 2067 | 2475 | 1867.3 |
| Sep | 2882 | 2068 | 2475 | 1847.2 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2068 | 2475 | 2038.0 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2067 | 2475 | 1154.5 |
| Dec | 3187 | 1865 | 2576 | 321.3 |
| Year | 3494 | 1864 | 2576 | 1,59363 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57% | 73% | 5.9 | 11:54 |
| Feb | 57% | 73% | 6.0 | 11:59 |
| Mar | 73% | 77% | 5.7 | 12:05 |
| Apr | 82% | 81% | 5.6 | 12:12 |
| May | 84% | 78% | 5.6 | 12:18 |
| Jun | 84% | 79% | 5.1 | 12:22 |
| Jul | 82% | 81% | 4.9 | 12:20 |
| Aug | 83% | 82% | 5.2 | 12:15 |
| Sep | 84% | 79% | 5.6 | 12:08 |
| Oct | 85% | 80% | 5.5 | 12:01 |
| Nov | 81% | 69% | 5.5 | 11:56 |
| Dec | 69% | 67% | 5.7 | 11:53 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bakwa is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 20 °C67 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.4 °C6.1 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,593 mm63 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (203 mm8.0 in), the driest is January (22 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in February to 85% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 67%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 7 km/h (4 mph) in February.
Best time to visit Bakwa
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December: average highs of 31 °C87 °F to 31 °C87 °F with 32 mm1.3 in to 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is very wet (200 mm7.9 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bakwa
- Wetter months (April–October) — highs 2882 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2067 to 21 °C69 °F, about 180 mm7.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–March) — highs 2883 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1864 to 21 °C69 °F, about 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bakwa compares
Compared with Isiro, about 152 km to the south, Bakwa is on average 1.5 °C2.7 °F warmer and receives 19% less precipitation (1,593 mm63 in vs 1,959 mm77 in). The difference is largest in February (2.5 °C4.4 °F warmer).
Of the 36 places in the DR Congo covered by World Climates, Bakwa is the 20th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 8th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the DR Congo climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Berbérati (Central African Republic, Aw), Ébolowa (Cameroon, Aw) and Gagnoa (Ivory Coast, Aw).
Nearby places
- Isiro 152 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,959 mm77 in
- Yei 364 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,164 mm46 in
- Wau 403 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,032 mm41 in
- Bunia 427 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,128 mm44 in
- Beni 465 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,585 mm62 in
- Kisangani 470 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,587 mm62 in
- Juba 471 km · 28 °C83 °F · 936 mm37 in
- Butembo 491 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,532 mm60 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bakwa?
February is the warmest month in Bakwa, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bakwa?
August is the coldest month, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (67 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bakwa?
October is the wettest month with about 203 mm (8.0 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Bakwa?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.