Kamina weather in January
In January, Kamina sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 216 mm of rain across 26.4 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in January, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of January to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Kamina's 12th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kamina's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 216 mm
- 26.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:16 AM – 6:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 89%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.03 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Kamina is city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical January day in Kamina reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 19 |
| 2 | 26 | 19 |
| 3 | 26 | 19 |
| 4 | 26 | 19 |
| 5 | 26 | 19 |
| 6 | 26 | 19 |
| 7 | 26 | 19 |
| 8 | 26 | 19 |
| 9 | 26 | 19 |
| 10 | 26 | 19 |
| 11 | 26 | 19 |
| 12 | 26 | 19 |
| 13 | 26 | 19 |
| 14 | 26 | 19 |
| 15 | 26 | 19 |
| 16 | 26 | 19 |
| 17 | 26 | 19 |
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| 21 | 27 | 19 |
| 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 23 | 27 | 19 |
| 24 | 27 | 19 |
| 25 | 27 | 19 |
| 26 | 27 | 19 |
| 27 | 27 | 19 |
| 28 | 27 | 19 |
| 29 | 27 | 19 |
| 30 | 27 | 19 |
| 31 | 27 | 19 |
Kamina weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 19° | 216 | 26.4 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 27° / 19° | 178 | 22.8 | 12.3 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 27° / 19° | 199 | 24.7 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 28° / 19° | 89 | 13.7 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
| May | 29° / 19° | 7 | 1.5 | 11.6 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 29° / 18° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 30° / 18° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 31° / 19° | 4 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 31° / 20° | 35 | 6.5 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 19° | 123 | 19.8 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 27° / 19° | 210 | 25.6 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 27° / 19° | 224 | 27 | 12.5 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 3% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 96%.
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| Clearer (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cloudier (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 96 |
| 2 | 4 | 96 |
| 3 | 4 | 96 |
| 4 | 4 | 96 |
| 5 | 3 | 97 |
| 6 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 3 | 97 |
| 9 | 3 | 97 |
| 10 | 3 | 97 |
| 11 | 4 | 96 |
| 12 | 4 | 96 |
| 13 | 4 | 96 |
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| 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 | 4 | 96 |
| 24 | 4 | 96 |
| 25 | 4 | 96 |
| 26 | 4 | 96 |
| 27 | 4 | 96 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 4 | 96 |
| 30 | 4 | 96 |
| 31 | 4 | 96 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Kamina gets around 216 mm of rain over 26.4 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 85% and peaks near 85% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 |
| 2 | 85 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 85 |
| 5 | 85 |
| 6 | 85 |
| 7 | 85 |
| 8 | 85 |
| 9 | 85 |
| 10 | 85 |
| 11 | 85 |
| 12 | 85 |
| 13 | 85 |
| 14 | 85 |
| 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 85 |
| 17 | 85 |
| 18 | 85 |
| 19 | 85 |
| 20 | 85 |
| 21 | 85 |
| 22 | 85 |
| 23 | 85 |
| 24 | 85 |
| 25 | 85 |
| 26 | 85 |
| 27 | 85 |
| 28 | 85 |
| 29 | 84 |
| 30 | 84 |
| 31 | 84 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the muggy band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 79% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 81 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 79 |
| 2 | 21 | 79 |
| 3 | 21 | 79 |
| 4 | 21 | 79 |
| 5 | 21 | 79 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 23 | 77 |
| 17 | 23 | 77 |
| 18 | 23 | 77 |
| 19 | 23 | 77 |
| 20 | 22 | 78 |
| 21 | 22 | 78 |
| 22 | 21 | 79 |
| 23 | 21 | 79 |
| 24 | 20 | 80 |
| 25 | 20 | 80 |
| 26 | 19 | 81 |
| 27 | 19 | 81 |
| 28 | 19 | 81 |
| 29 | 19 | 81 |
| 30 | 18 | 82 |
| 31 | 19 | 81 |
Wind in January
Winds average 6 km/h in January.
Across January, 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of January to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:08 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 6:38 PM to 6:45 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:08 | 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 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:38 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:39 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:39 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:39 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:40 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:40 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:12 | 6:41 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:12 | 6:41 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:41 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:42 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:42 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:42 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:15 | 6:43 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:15 | 6:43 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:43 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:43 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:16 | 6:43 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:17 | 6:44 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:17 | 6:44 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:44 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:44 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:44 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:44 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:45 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:45 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:45 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:45 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:45 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.03 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.03 kWh/m² to a high of 5.99 kWh/m² in September across the year — January's 5.03 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kamina
In January, Kamina sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kamina's monsoon runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Kamina?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kamina.
What to pack for Kamina in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Kamina sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 19°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 26 days see rain.
UV index in Kamina in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kamina peaks around March 10 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 13 at about 7 (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) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kamina in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kamina is worst in August — around 184 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 19.6× the cleanest month (April, 9 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) | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 27 | 43 | 115 | 184 | 85 | 26 | 13 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 43 | Poor |
| Jul | 115 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 184 | Very unhealthy |
| Sep | 85 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Kamina?
Kamina sits at 8.7°S, 25.0°E, 1,124 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Bukama, 108 km away.
Topography around Kamina
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kamina.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kamina has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 82 m around an average of 1,115 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 213 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 496 m.
The land around Kamina is covered by artificial surfaces (40%) and grassland (35%) within 3 km, grassland (74%) within 16 km, and grassland (59%) and trees (23%) 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 Kamina (-8.7351°, 24.998°, elevation 1,124 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).