Bakwa weather in December
In December, Bakwa sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 22 mm of rain across 4.3 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of December to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Bakwa's 1st-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bakwa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- 4.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:14 AM – 5:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical December day in Bakwa reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and about 2°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 21 |
| 2 | 30 | 21 |
| 3 | 30 | 21 |
| 4 | 30 | 21 |
| 5 | 30 | 21 |
| 6 | 31 | 21 |
| 7 | 31 | 21 |
| 8 | 31 | 21 |
| 9 | 31 | 21 |
| 10 | 31 | 21 |
| 11 | 31 | 21 |
| 12 | 31 | 21 |
| 13 | 31 | 21 |
| 14 | 31 | 21 |
| 15 | 31 | 21 |
| 16 | 31 | 21 |
| 17 | 31 | 21 |
| 18 | 31 | 21 |
| 19 | 32 | 21 |
| 20 | 32 | 21 |
| 21 | 32 | 21 |
| 22 | 32 | 21 |
| 23 | 32 | 21 |
| 24 | 32 | 21 |
| 25 | 32 | 21 |
| 26 | 32 | 21 |
| 27 | 32 | 21 |
| 28 | 32 | 21 |
| 29 | 32 | 21 |
| 30 | 32 | 21 |
| 31 | 33 | 21 |
How December really feels in Bakwa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 8 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bakwa weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 22° | 17 | 3.1 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 34° / 22° | 29 | 5.4 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 32° / 22° | 100 | 15.5 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 180 | 21.8 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| May | 29° / 21° | 155 | 22.9 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 21° | 132 | 22.1 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 20° | 136 | 23.6 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 20° | 166 | 25.6 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 28° / 20° | 175 | 25.4 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 28° / 21° | 224 | 27.7 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 118 | 17.7 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 31° / 21° | 22 | 4.3 | 11.8 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 57 | 43 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 60 | 40 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 58 | 42 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Bakwa gets around 22 mm of rain over 4.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 20 |
| 10 | 19 |
| 11 | 18 |
| 12 | 17 |
| 13 | 16 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 13 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 17 | 11 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 7 |
| 23 | 7 |
| 24 | 6 |
| 25 | 6 |
| 26 | 6 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 6 |
| 30 | 6 |
| 31 | 5 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 40% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 41% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Comfortable (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Muggy (%) | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 66 | 4 |
| 2 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 64 | 4 |
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 62 | 4 |
| 4 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 61 | 3 |
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 60 | 3 |
| 6 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 57 | 3 |
| 7 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 58 | 2 |
| 8 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 56 | 2 |
| 9 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 53 | 2 |
| 10 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 51 | 2 |
| 11 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 49 | 2 |
| 12 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 46 | 1 |
| 13 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 44 | 1 |
| 14 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 42 | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 39 | 1 |
| 16 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 37 | 1 |
| 17 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 35 | 1 |
| 18 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 33 | 1 |
| 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 1 |
| 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 0 |
| 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 0 |
| 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 0 |
| 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 0 |
| 24 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 0 |
| 26 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 27 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 0 |
| 28 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 0 |
| 29 | 34 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 | 36 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 0 |
| 31 | 38 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of December to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:07 AM to 6:21 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 6:07 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:07 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:07 | 5:54 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:54 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:55 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:55 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:55 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:56 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 5:56 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 5:56 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:11 | 5:57 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:11 | 5:57 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 5:58 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 5:58 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 5:59 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 5:59 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 5:59 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:00 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:00 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:01 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:02 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:02 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:03 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:04 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:04 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:05 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:05 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:06 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:06 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.66 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.94 kWh/m² to a high of 6.09 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.66 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Bakwa?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Bakwa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bakwa in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Bakwa sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Bakwa in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bakwa peaks around March 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Bakwa in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bakwa is worst in January — around 74 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 9.4× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 74 | 66 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 52 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 36 | Poor |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 52 | Poor |
Where is Bakwa?
Bakwa sits at 4.1°N, 27.4°E, 666 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Yambio, 121 km away.
Topography around Bakwa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bakwa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bakwa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 50 m around an average of 673 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 80 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 332 m.
The land around Bakwa is covered by trees (52%) and shrubs (33%) within 3 km, trees (46%) and shrubs (38%) within 16 km, and trees (73%) within 80 km.
Democratic Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $807
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 12%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 34.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 400
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bakwa (4.1263°, 27.3953°, elevation 666 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).