Tshilenge climate
Tshilenge (DR Congo) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 1,103 mm43 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tshilenge climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2678 | 1864 | 2271 | 1997.8 |
| Feb | 2679 | 1864 | 2272 | 1455.7 |
| Mar | 2679 | 1864 | 2272 | 1676.6 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 682.7 |
| May | 2984 | 1457 | 2271 | 40.2 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1253 | 2069 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 3085 | 1253 | 2169 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 1559 | 2475 | 80.3 |
| Sep | 3494 | 1865 | 2679 | 220.9 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1967 | 2678 | 863.4 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1865 | 2373 | 1917.5 |
| Dec | 2678 | 1864 | 2271 | 2138.4 |
| Year | 3494 | 1253 | 2373 | 1,10343 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 89% | 5.0 | 12:42 |
| Feb | 82% | 87% | 5.2 | 12:28 |
| Mar | 82% | 84% | 5.4 | 12:11 |
| Apr | 76% | 64% | 5.7 | 11:52 |
| May | 58% | 34% | 5.7 | 11:37 |
| Jun | 46% | 22% | 5.5 | 11:29 |
| Jul | 36% | 22% | 5.5 | 11:32 |
| Aug | 30% | 36% | 5.4 | 11:45 |
| Sep | 36% | 59% | 5.5 | 12:03 |
| Oct | 57% | 73% | 5.7 | 12:22 |
| Nov | 77% | 85% | 5.3 | 12:38 |
| Dec | 83% | 90% | 5.0 | 12:46 |
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 Tshilenge is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is June, when highs average 29 °C84 °F and lows 12 °C53 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5.9 °C10.5 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,103 mm43 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 55% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–August. The wettest month is December (213 mm8.4 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 30% in August to 84% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 22%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in November to 7 km/h (4 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 11.5 hours in June to 12.8 hours in December.
Best time to visit Tshilenge
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–July: average highs of 28 °C82 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is very wet (213 mm8.4 in) and humid (83% 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 Tshilenge
- Wetter months (November–March) — highs 2678 to 28 °C82 °F, lows around 18 °C64 °F, about 183 mm7.2 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 (April–October) — highs 2882 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1253 to 19 °C67 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Tshilenge compares
Compared with Mwene, about 128 km to the north, Tshilenge is on average 1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (2 °C3.5 °F cooler).
Of the 36 places in the DR Congo covered by World Climates, Tshilenge is the 27th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 31st 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 (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Balombo (Angola, Aw), Saurimo (Angola, Aw) and Jos (Nigeria, Aw).
Nearby places
- Mwene 128 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,114 mm44 in
- Kolwezi 282 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,150 mm45 in
- Saurimo 310 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,014 mm40 in
- Luena 338 km · 22 °C71 °F · 973 mm38 in
- Kamina 338 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,138 mm45 in
- Lucapa 369 km · 24 °C75 °F · 989 mm39 in
- Bukama 378 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,023 mm40 in
- Solwezi 403 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,201 mm47 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tshilenge?
September is the warmest month in Tshilenge, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tshilenge?
June is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 12 °C (53 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tshilenge?
December is the wettest month with about 213 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Tshilenge?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–July.
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.