Buta weather in March
In March, Buta sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 129 mm of rain across 16.6 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Buta's 7th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Buta's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 129 mm
- 16.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:31 AM – 6:30 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.52 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- 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 March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical March day in Buta reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C cooler than February and about 1°C warmer than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 22 |
| 2 | 33 | 22 |
| 3 | 33 | 22 |
| 4 | 33 | 22 |
| 5 | 33 | 22 |
| 6 | 32 | 22 |
| 7 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | 32 | 22 |
| 9 | 32 | 22 |
| 10 | 32 | 22 |
| 11 | 32 | 22 |
| 12 | 32 | 22 |
| 13 | 32 | 22 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 31 | 23 |
| 24 | 31 | 23 |
| 25 | 31 | 23 |
| 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 27 | 31 | 23 |
| 28 | 31 | 23 |
| 29 | 31 | 23 |
| 30 | 31 | 23 |
| 31 | 31 | 23 |
How March really feels in Buta
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March 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 March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Buta weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-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 March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 76%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 27 | 73 |
| 6 | 27 | 73 |
| 7 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 27 | 73 |
| 9 | 27 | 73 |
| 10 | 26 | 74 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 24 | 76 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 23 | 77 |
| 17 | 23 | 77 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 22 | 78 |
| 20 | 21 | 79 |
| 21 | 21 | 79 |
| 22 | 21 | 79 |
| 23 | 22 | 78 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 20 | 80 |
| 26 | 20 | 80 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 20 | 80 |
| 29 | 20 | 80 |
| 30 | 20 | 80 |
| 31 | 19 | 81 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Buta gets around 129 mm of rain over 16.6 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 54% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 46 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 49 |
| 8 | 49 |
| 9 | 50 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 53 |
| 14 | 54 |
| 15 | 55 |
| 16 | 56 |
| 17 | 56 |
| 18 | 57 |
| 19 | 57 |
| 20 | 58 |
| 21 | 58 |
| 22 | 58 |
| 23 | 58 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 58 |
| 26 | 58 |
| 27 | 59 |
| 28 | 59 |
| 29 | 59 |
| 30 | 60 |
| 31 | 60 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 88% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 74 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 74 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 77 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 77 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 79 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 79 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 81 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 82 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 83 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 84 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 86 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 86 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 86 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 87 | 2 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 88 | 2 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 2 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
Wind in March
Winds average 6 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:36 AM to 6:25 AM, and sunset from 6:33 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 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 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:33 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:32 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:32 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:32 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:32 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:32 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:32 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:31 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:31 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:31 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:30 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:30 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:30 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:30 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:29 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.52 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 — March's 5.52 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Buta?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Buta.
What to pack for Buta in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Buta sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Buta in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March 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 March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March 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).