Gemena climate
Gemena (DR Congo) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 1,617 mm64 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gemena climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3391 | 2068 | 2680 | 240.9 |
| Feb | 3392 | 2271 | 2882 | 753.0 |
| Mar | 3188 | 2272 | 2780 | 1405.5 |
| Apr | 3087 | 2272 | 2679 | 1536.0 |
| May | 3086 | 2271 | 2679 | 1616.3 |
| Jun | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 1536.0 |
| Jul | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 1746.9 |
| Aug | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 1897.5 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 1766.9 |
| Oct | 2983 | 2170 | 2577 | 2258.9 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 1194.7 |
| Dec | 3187 | 2069 | 2678 | 271.1 |
| Year | 3392 | 2068 | 2678 | 1,61764 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 62% | 5.6 | 11:57 |
| Feb | 68% | 72% | 5.4 | 12:01 |
| Mar | 77% | 75% | 5.4 | 12:05 |
| Apr | 81% | 75% | 5.3 | 12:11 |
| May | 82% | 72% | 5.0 | 12:16 |
| Jun | 82% | 76% | 4.5 | 12:19 |
| Jul | 81% | 78% | 4.3 | 12:17 |
| Aug | 83% | 81% | 4.4 | 12:13 |
| Sep | 83% | 78% | 4.9 | 12:08 |
| Oct | 84% | 78% | 4.9 | 12:02 |
| Nov | 83% | 70% | 5.0 | 11:58 |
| Dec | 74% | 61% | 5.3 | 11:56 |
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 Gemena is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 29 °C84 °F and lows 21 °C70 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.8 °C5 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,617 mm64 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (225 mm8.9 in), the driest is January (24 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 65% in January to 84% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in August to 4 km/h (3 mph) in February.
Best time to visit Gemena
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 27 mm1.1 in to 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (225 mm8.9 in) and humid (84% 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 Gemena
- Wetter months (March–October) — highs 2983 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 2170 to 22 °C72 °F, about 171 mm6.7 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–February) — highs 2984 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °C71 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Gemena compares
Compared with Bangui, about 183 km to the northwest, Gemena is on average 1.3 °C2.3 °F cooler and receives 18% more precipitation (1,617 mm64 in vs 1,365 mm54 in). The difference is largest in February (1.8 °C3.2 °F cooler).
Of the 36 places in the DR Congo covered by World Climates, Gemena is the 14th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th 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: Soubré (Ivory Coast, Aw), Duekoué (Ivory Coast, Aw) and Daloa (Ivory Coast, Aw).
Nearby places
- Bangui 183 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,365 mm54 in
- Bimbo 187 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,380 mm54 in
- Lisala 229 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,680 mm66 in
- Bumba 322 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,692 mm67 in
- Mbandaka 394 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,800 mm71 in
- Berbérati 456 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,595 mm63 in
- Carnot 471 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,654 mm65 in
- Sarh 673 km · 29 °C83 °F · 1,056 mm42 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gemena?
February is the warmest month in Gemena, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gemena?
August is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gemena?
October is the wettest month with about 225 mm (8.9 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Gemena?
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.