Kongolo weather in May
In May, Kongolo sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 20 mm of rain across 4.9 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 33°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
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 Kongolo's 4th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kongolo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- 4.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:16 AM – 6:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.47 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.6
- out of 10
Kongolo is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 33°C by the end.
A typical May day in Kongolo reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C warmer than April and about 1°C cooler than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| 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 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 22 |
| 5 | 31 | 22 |
| 6 | 31 | 22 |
| 7 | 31 | 22 |
| 8 | 31 | 22 |
| 9 | 31 | 22 |
| 10 | 31 | 22 |
| 11 | 31 | 22 |
| 12 | 31 | 22 |
| 13 | 32 | 22 |
| 14 | 32 | 22 |
| 15 | 32 | 22 |
| 16 | 32 | 22 |
| 17 | 32 | 22 |
| 18 | 32 | 22 |
| 19 | 32 | 22 |
| 20 | 32 | 22 |
| 21 | 32 | 22 |
| 22 | 32 | 22 |
| 23 | 32 | 22 |
| 24 | 32 | 22 |
| 25 | 32 | 22 |
| 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 27 | 33 | 22 |
| 28 | 33 | 22 |
| 29 | 33 | 22 |
| 30 | 33 | 22 |
| 31 | 33 | 22 |
How May really feels in Kongolo
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.
Kongolo 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 | 28° / 21° | 192 | 23.2 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 29° / 22° | 144 | 18.2 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 163 | 20.5 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 108 | 15.9 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| May | 32° / 22° | 20 | 4.9 | 11.8 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 33° / 21° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 33° / 21° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 33° / 22° | 16 | 3.3 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 31° / 22° | 61 | 10.6 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 156 | 21.1 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 219 | 23.9 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 217 | 25.4 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 38 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Cloudier (%) | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 62 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 44 | 56 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 53 | 47 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 59 | 41 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
| 31 | 64 | 36 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Kongolo gets around 20 mm of rain over 4.9 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 16% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 22 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 19 |
| 12 | 18 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 15 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 13 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 12 |
| 19 | 11 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 10 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 8 |
| 25 | 7 |
| 26 | 7 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 6 |
| 30 | 5 |
| 31 | 5 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 67% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Muggy (%) | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 |
| Oppressive (%) | 57 | 55 | 52 | 49 | 46 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 57 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 55 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 52 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 49 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 42 | 46 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 43 | 44 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 44 | 41 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 45 | 39 |
| 9 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 45 | 36 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 46 | 34 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 46 | 31 |
| 12 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 46 | 29 |
| 13 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 46 | 26 |
| 14 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 46 | 24 |
| 15 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 46 | 22 |
| 16 | 1 | 11 | 23 | 45 | 20 |
| 17 | 1 | 11 | 24 | 45 | 19 |
| 18 | 1 | 12 | 26 | 44 | 17 |
| 19 | 1 | 12 | 27 | 43 | 16 |
| 20 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 43 | 15 |
| 21 | 2 | 13 | 29 | 42 | 14 |
| 22 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 41 | 13 |
| 23 | 3 | 14 | 30 | 40 | 13 |
| 24 | 4 | 15 | 31 | 39 | 12 |
| 25 | 5 | 15 | 31 | 38 | 12 |
| 26 | 5 | 16 | 31 | 37 | 11 |
| 27 | 6 | 17 | 30 | 36 | 10 |
| 28 | 7 | 18 | 29 | 35 | 10 |
| 29 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 35 | 9 |
| 30 | 10 | 20 | 28 | 34 | 9 |
| 31 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 33 | 8 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | 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 6:15 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 6:04 PM to 6:01 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 | 11.7 | 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) | 6:15 | 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 | 6:15 | 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 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:04 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:03 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:03 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:03 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:03 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:02 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:02 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:02 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:02 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:02 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:01 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:01 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:01 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 6:01 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 6:01 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 6:01 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 6:01 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 6:01 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:18 | 6:01 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:18 | 6:01 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:18 | 6:01 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.47 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.83 kWh/m² to a high of 5.54 kWh/m² in July across the year — May's 5.47 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 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 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 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 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | 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 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kongolo
None of Kongolo's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kongolo's monsoon runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Kongolo?
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 Kongolo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kongolo in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Kongolo sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Kongolo 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 Kongolo peaks around March 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 14 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 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| 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 | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kongolo 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 Kongolo is worst in July — around 126 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 12.5× 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) | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 37 | 84 | 126 | 102 | 35 | 17 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 84 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 126 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 102 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 35 | Poor |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Kongolo?
Kongolo sits at 5.4°S, 27.0°E, 562 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Kabalo, 75 km away.
Topography around Kongolo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kongolo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kongolo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 78 m around an average of 564 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 411 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 731 m.
The land around Kongolo is covered by grassland (37%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, grassland (53%) and shrubs (26%) within 16 km, and trees (52%), shrubs (24%) and grassland (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 Kongolo (-5.3853°, 27.0003°, elevation 562 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).