Malemba-Nkulu weather in September
In September, Malemba-Nkulu sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 22 mm of rain across 4.7 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in September, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Malemba-Nkulu's 5th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Malemba-Nkulu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- 4.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:08 AM – 6:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.18 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical September day in Malemba-Nkulu reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and about 3°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 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 | 34 | 21 |
| 2 | 34 | 21 |
| 3 | 34 | 22 |
| 4 | 34 | 22 |
| 5 | 34 | 22 |
| 6 | 34 | 22 |
| 7 | 34 | 22 |
| 8 | 34 | 22 |
| 9 | 34 | 22 |
| 10 | 34 | 22 |
| 11 | 34 | 22 |
| 12 | 34 | 22 |
| 13 | 34 | 22 |
| 14 | 34 | 22 |
| 15 | 34 | 22 |
| 16 | 34 | 22 |
| 17 | 34 | 22 |
| 18 | 34 | 22 |
| 19 | 34 | 22 |
| 20 | 34 | 22 |
| 21 | 34 | 22 |
| 22 | 34 | 22 |
| 23 | 34 | 22 |
| 24 | 34 | 22 |
| 25 | 34 | 22 |
| 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 27 | 33 | 22 |
| 28 | 33 | 22 |
| 29 | 33 | 22 |
| 30 | 33 | 22 |
How September really feels in Malemba-Nkulu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 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 September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Malemba-Nkulu weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 1st-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 | 28° / 21° | 279 | 25 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 29° / 22° | 202 | 19.5 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 186 | 20.6 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 86 | 12.4 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| May | 32° / 21° | 7 | 1.7 | 11.6 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 33° / 20° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 5.0 |
| Aug | 34° / 20° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 34° / 22° | 22 | 4.7 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 22° | 114 | 17.6 | 12.2 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 208 | 23.8 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 269 | 26.4 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 39%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 77 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 74 | 26 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 68 | 32 |
| 9 | 67 | 33 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 57 | 43 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 56 | 44 |
| 23 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Malemba-Nkulu gets around 22 mm of rain over 4.7 wet days in September. 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 36% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 8 |
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| 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 11 |
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| 18 | 17 |
| 19 | 18 |
| 20 | 19 |
| 21 | 21 |
| 22 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 |
| 24 | 25 |
| 25 | 27 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 30 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 36 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the muggy band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 40% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 44 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 0 |
| 2 | 43 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 0 |
| 3 | 41 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| 4 | 38 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 1 |
| 5 | 36 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 1 |
| 6 | 34 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 1 |
| 7 | 32 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
| 8 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 1 |
| 9 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 1 |
| 10 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 1 |
| 11 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 2 |
| 12 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 30 | 2 |
| 13 | 20 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 2 |
| 14 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 34 | 2 |
| 15 | 16 | 18 | 28 | 36 | 2 |
| 16 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 38 | 2 |
| 17 | 12 | 17 | 28 | 40 | 3 |
| 18 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 42 | 3 |
| 19 | 9 | 16 | 27 | 44 | 3 |
| 20 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 46 | 3 |
| 21 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 48 | 4 |
| 22 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 50 | 4 |
| 23 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 52 | 5 |
| 24 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 53 | 6 |
| 25 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 54 | 7 |
| 26 | 3 | 11 | 23 | 55 | 8 |
| 27 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 56 | 9 |
| 28 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 58 | 10 |
| 29 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 58 | 12 |
| 30 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 58 | 14 |
Wind in September
Winds average 6 km/h in September.
Across September, 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 6:00 AM, and sunset from 6:08 PM to 6:04 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 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 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:07 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:07 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:07 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:07 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:07 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:06 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:06 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:06 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:06 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:05 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:04 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:04 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:04 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:04 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.18 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.17 kWh/m² to a high of 6.18 kWh/m² in September across the year — September's 6.18 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Malemba-Nkulu
None of Malemba-Nkulu's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Malemba-Nkulu's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Malemba-Nkulu?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Malemba-Nkulu. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Malemba-Nkulu in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Malemba-Nkulu sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Malemba-Nkulu in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Malemba-Nkulu peaks around March 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 16 at about 7 (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 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Malemba-Nkulu in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Malemba-Nkulu is worst in August — around 90 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 8.3× the cleanest month (December, 11 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) | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 82 | 88 | 90 | 68 | 37 | 20 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 30 | Moderate |
| Jun | 82 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 88 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 90 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Malemba-Nkulu?
Malemba-Nkulu sits at 8.0°S, 26.8°E, 572 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Mulongo, 32 km away.
Topography around Malemba-Nkulu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Malemba-Nkulu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Malemba-Nkulu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m around an average of 571 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 262 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,277 m.
The land around Malemba-Nkulu is covered by grassland (28%) and trees (24%) within 3 km, shrubs (26%), wetland (22%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and grassland (26%) 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 Malemba-Nkulu (-8.0448°, 26.7963°, elevation 572 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).