Buta weather in August
In August, Buta sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 135 mm of rain across 23.1 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Buta's 10th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Buta's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 135 mm
- 23.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:22 AM – 6:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Buta is Buta is the capital of the Bas-Uele province in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the dismemberment of the former Orientale Province..
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical August day in Buta reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| 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 | 29 | 21 |
| 2 | 29 | 21 |
| 3 | 29 | 21 |
| 4 | 29 | 21 |
| 5 | 29 | 21 |
| 6 | 29 | 21 |
| 7 | 29 | 21 |
| 8 | 29 | 21 |
| 9 | 29 | 21 |
| 10 | 29 | 21 |
| 11 | 29 | 21 |
| 12 | 29 | 21 |
| 13 | 29 | 21 |
| 14 | 29 | 21 |
| 15 | 29 | 21 |
| 16 | 29 | 21 |
| 17 | 29 | 21 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 29 | 21 |
| 20 | 29 | 21 |
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| 22 | 29 | 21 |
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| 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 26 | 29 | 21 |
| 27 | 29 | 21 |
| 28 | 29 | 21 |
| 29 | 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 29 | 21 |
| 31 | 29 | 21 |
How August really feels in Buta
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Buta weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 21° | 33 | 6.3 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 33° / 22° | 58 | 9.4 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 32° / 22° | 129 | 16.6 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 143 | 19.8 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 125 | 20.7 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 108 | 19.2 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 21° | 99 | 19 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 135 | 23.1 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 139 | 23.2 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 169 | 24.8 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 140 | 21.3 | 11.9 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 31° / 21° | 43 | 9.1 | 11.8 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 81%.
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| Clearer (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Cloudier (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 82 |
| 2 | 18 | 82 |
| 3 | 18 | 82 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 19 | 81 |
| 8 | 19 | 81 |
| 9 | 19 | 81 |
| 10 | 19 | 81 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 19 | 81 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 19 | 81 |
| 18 | 19 | 81 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 18 | 82 |
| 22 | 18 | 82 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 19 | 81 |
| 25 | 19 | 81 |
| 26 | 19 | 81 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 20 | 80 |
| 29 | 20 | 80 |
| 30 | 20 | 80 |
| 31 | 21 | 79 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Buta gets around 135 mm of rain over 23.1 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 74% and peaks near 75% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 72 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 73 |
| 7 | 73 |
| 8 | 73 |
| 9 | 73 |
| 10 | 74 |
| 11 | 74 |
| 12 | 74 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 74 |
| 16 | 74 |
| 17 | 74 |
| 18 | 74 |
| 19 | 74 |
| 20 | 74 |
| 21 | 74 |
| 22 | 74 |
| 23 | 75 |
| 24 | 75 |
| 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 75 |
| 27 | 75 |
| 28 | 75 |
| 29 | 75 |
| 30 | 75 |
| 31 | 75 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 96% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 93 |
| 2 | 7 | 93 |
| 3 | 7 | 93 |
| 4 | 7 | 93 |
| 5 | 6 | 94 |
| 6 | 6 | 94 |
| 7 | 6 | 94 |
| 8 | 6 | 94 |
| 9 | 5 | 95 |
| 10 | 5 | 95 |
| 11 | 5 | 95 |
| 12 | 4 | 96 |
| 13 | 4 | 96 |
| 14 | 4 | 96 |
| 15 | 4 | 96 |
| 16 | 4 | 96 |
| 17 | 4 | 96 |
| 18 | 3 | 97 |
| 19 | 3 | 97 |
| 20 | 3 | 97 |
| 21 | 3 | 97 |
| 22 | 3 | 97 |
| 23 | 3 | 97 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 |
| 27 | 4 | 96 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 4 | 96 |
| 30 | 4 | 96 |
| 31 | 4 | 96 |
Wind in August
Winds average 4 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | |
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| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 6:31 PM to 6:23 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:31 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:31 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:31 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:30 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:30 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:30 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:30 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:30 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:30 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:29 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:29 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:29 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:29 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:28 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:28 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:28 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:28 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:27 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:26 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:24 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:24 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:24 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:23 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:23 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.83 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.71 kWh/m² to a high of 5.74 kWh/m² in February across the year — August's 4.83 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Buta?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Buta.
What to pack for Buta in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Buta sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Buta in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Buta peaks around April 13 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 12 at about 9 (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) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Buta in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Buta is worst in February — around 65 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 8.4× 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) | 30 | 65 | 48 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 25 |
| Level | Moderate | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Moderate |
| Feb | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 48 | Poor |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 25 | Moderate |
Where is Buta?
Buta sits at 2.8°N, 24.7°E, 402 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Aketi, 105 km away.
Topography around Buta
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Buta.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Buta has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 50 m around an average of 411 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 105 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 310 m.
The land around Buta is covered by trees (62%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (84%) within 16 km, and trees (98%) 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 Buta (2.7858°, 24.73°, elevation 402 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).