Kasongo weather in May
In May, Kasongo sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 64 mm of rain across 11.6 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Kasongo's 4th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kasongo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- 11.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:16 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.19 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Kasongo is town and territory in Maniema Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical May day in Kasongo reaches about 31°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 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C warmer than April and about 1°C cooler than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 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 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
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| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 31 | 22 |
| 14 | 31 | 22 |
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| 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 27 | 31 | 22 |
| 28 | 31 | 22 |
| 29 | 31 | 21 |
| 30 | 31 | 21 |
| 31 | 31 | 21 |
How May really feels in Kasongo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kasongo weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 21° | 179 | 22.3 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 22° | 154 | 18 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 194 | 21.8 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 29° / 22° | 165 | 21 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| May | 31° / 22° | 64 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 32° / 21° | 14 | 3.4 | 11.7 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 33° / 21° | 9 | 2.3 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 32° / 21° | 43 | 8.9 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 106 | 17.8 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 206 | 25.1 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 245 | 25.8 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 209 | 25.2 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | 26 | 74 |
| 3 | 27 | 73 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 31 | 69 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Kasongo gets around 64 mm of rain over 11.6 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 59% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 56 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 53 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 50 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 43 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 17 | 33 |
| 18 | 32 |
| 19 | 31 |
| 20 | 30 |
| 21 | 29 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 26 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 26 | 24 |
| 27 | 24 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 21 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 92% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Oppressive (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 89 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 89 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 89 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 87 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 87 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 86 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 84 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 82 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 80 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 80 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 78 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 75 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 74 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 72 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 71 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 69 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 67 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 66 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 65 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 64 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 63 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 61 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 58 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 57 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 56 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 54 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 35 | 52 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 51 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 36 | 49 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 37 | 47 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | 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 May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May 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 May. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 6:06 PM to 6:04 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) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:06 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:06 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:04 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:04 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:04 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:03 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:03 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:03 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:03 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:03 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:04 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:04 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:04 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.19 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.81 kWh/m² to a high of 5.42 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 5.19 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
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| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
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| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kasongo
None of Kasongo's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kasongo's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Kasongo?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Kasongo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kasongo in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Kasongo sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Kasongo in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kasongo peaks around March 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 13 at about 6 (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) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kasongo in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kasongo is worst in July — around 138 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 13.9× the cleanest month (April, 10 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 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 46 | 114 | 138 | 81 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 46 | Poor |
| Jun | 114 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 138 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Kasongo?
Kasongo sits at 4.4°S, 26.7°E, 640 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Kampene, 92 km away.
Topography around Kasongo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kasongo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kasongo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 121 m around an average of 625 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 335 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 651 m.
The land around Kasongo is covered by grassland (41%) and trees (34%) within 3 km, grassland (49%), trees (28%) and shrubs (21%) within 16 km, and trees (66%) and grassland (21%) 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 Kasongo (-4.4274°, 26.6666°, elevation 640 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).