Kimpese weather in May
In May, Kimpese sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 69 mm of rain across 13.5 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-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 9% 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 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Kimpese's 3rd-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kimpese's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- 13.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:06 AM – 5:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Kimpese is place in Bas-Congo, 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 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Kimpese 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 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 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 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 29 | 21 |
| 20 | 29 | 21 |
| 21 | 29 | 21 |
| 22 | 29 | 21 |
| 23 | 29 | 21 |
| 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 26 | 29 | 21 |
| 27 | 29 | 21 |
| 28 | 29 | 21 |
| 29 | 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 29 | 21 |
| 31 | 28 | 21 |
How May really feels in Kimpese
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 19 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.
Kimpese weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 141 | 20.2 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 103 | 16.3 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 31° / 22° | 130 | 19.3 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 176 | 22.7 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| May | 29° / 21° | 69 | 13.5 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 19° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.7 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 27° / 18° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 27° / 19° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 20° | 11 | 3.4 | 12 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 30° / 22° | 75 | 13.5 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 30° / 22° | 179 | 23.5 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 22° | 180 | 24.7 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 18 | 82 |
| 4 | 19 | 81 |
| 5 | 20 | 80 |
| 6 | 21 | 79 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 26 | 74 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 33 | 67 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 36 | 64 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 36 | 64 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 34 | 66 |
| 28 | 33 | 67 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
| 31 | 34 | 66 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Kimpese gets around 69 mm of rain over 13.5 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 43% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 |
| 2 | 75 |
| 3 | 73 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 70 |
| 6 | 68 |
| 7 | 66 |
| 8 | 63 |
| 9 | 61 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 56 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 51 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 43 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 30 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 26 |
| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 14 |
| 30 | 12 |
| 31 | 10 |
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 75% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 66 | 69 |
| Oppressive (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 79 | 77 | 74 | 70 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 28 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 99 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 99 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 99 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 8 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 9 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 94 |
| 11 | 1 | 7 | 92 |
| 12 | 1 | 9 | 90 |
| 13 | 1 | 10 | 89 |
| 14 | 1 | 12 | 87 |
| 15 | 1 | 14 | 85 |
| 16 | 1 | 16 | 83 |
| 17 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| 18 | 2 | 21 | 77 |
| 19 | 2 | 24 | 74 |
| 20 | 2 | 28 | 70 |
| 21 | 2 | 31 | 67 |
| 22 | 2 | 35 | 63 |
| 23 | 2 | 39 | 59 |
| 24 | 2 | 43 | 55 |
| 25 | 2 | 47 | 51 |
| 26 | 2 | 51 | 47 |
| 27 | 2 | 55 | 43 |
| 28 | 2 | 58 | 40 |
| 29 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 30 | 2 | 66 | 32 |
| 31 | 3 | 69 | 28 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 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) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 5:51 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 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:53 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:53 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:53 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:53 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:52 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:52 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:52 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:52 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:06 | 5:52 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:06 | 5:52 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:06 | 5:51 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:06 | 5:51 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:06 | 5:51 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:06 | 5:51 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:51 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:51 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:51 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:51 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:51 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:51 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:51 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:51 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:51 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:51 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:51 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:51 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:51 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:51 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:51 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:51 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.14 kWh/m² to a high of 5.2 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 4.16 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 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 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 29 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 30 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 31 | 4.0 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Kimpese
None of Kimpese's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kimpese's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Kimpese?
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 Kimpese for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kimpese in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Kimpese sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Kimpese in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kimpese peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 10 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) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kimpese 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 Kimpese is worst in July — around 62 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.6× the cleanest month (November, 13 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) | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 42 | 62 | 60 | 41 | 21 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 42 | Poor |
| Jul | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 41 | Poor |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Kimpese?
Kimpese sits at 5.6°S, 14.4°E, 326 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Mbanza-Ngungu, 58 km away.
Topography around Kimpese
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kimpese.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kimpese has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 205 m around an average of 339 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 503 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 920 m.
The land around Kimpese is covered by grassland (49%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 3 km, grassland (74%) within 16 km, and grassland (70%) and trees (22%) 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 Kimpese (-5.5615°, 14.4316°, elevation 326 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).