Nyunzu weather in September
In September, Nyunzu sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 58 mm of rain across 11.2 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 31°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in September, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Nyunzu's 5th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nyunzu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- 11.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:03 AM – 6:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Nyunzu is locality in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 31°C by the end.
A typical September day in Nyunzu reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 11°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, September runs about 1°C cooler than August and about 2°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 21 |
| 2 | 33 | 21 |
| 3 | 33 | 21 |
| 4 | 33 | 21 |
| 5 | 33 | 21 |
| 6 | 33 | 21 |
| 7 | 33 | 21 |
| 8 | 32 | 21 |
| 9 | 32 | 21 |
| 10 | 32 | 21 |
| 11 | 32 | 21 |
| 12 | 32 | 21 |
| 13 | 32 | 21 |
| 14 | 32 | 21 |
| 15 | 32 | 21 |
| 16 | 32 | 21 |
| 17 | 32 | 21 |
| 18 | 32 | 21 |
| 19 | 32 | 21 |
| 20 | 32 | 21 |
| 21 | 32 | 21 |
| 22 | 32 | 21 |
| 23 | 32 | 21 |
| 24 | 32 | 21 |
| 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 26 | 31 | 21 |
| 27 | 31 | 21 |
| 28 | 31 | 21 |
| 29 | 31 | 21 |
| 30 | 31 | 21 |
How September really feels in Nyunzu
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.
Nyunzu weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-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° / 20° | 184 | 23.2 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 29° / 21° | 153 | 19.5 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 177 | 23 | 12 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 30° / 21° | 126 | 17.7 | 11.9 | 3.8 |
| May | 32° / 21° | 31 | 6.8 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 33° / 20° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.7 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 33° / 20° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 33° / 21° | 13 | 3 | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 32° / 21° | 58 | 11.2 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 30° / 21° | 166 | 22.6 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 28° / 20° | 237 | 26.6 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 20° | 216 | 27.1 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 57 | 43 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Nyunzu gets around 58 mm of rain over 11.2 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 38% and peaks near 55% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 |
| 7 | 29 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 31 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 35 |
| 13 | 36 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 39 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 42 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 45 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 54 |
| 30 | 55 |
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 52% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 56% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 0 |
| 2 | 27 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 1 |
| 3 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 32 | 1 |
| 4 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 34 | 1 |
| 5 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 35 | 1 |
| 6 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 37 | 1 |
| 7 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 39 | 2 |
| 8 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 41 | 2 |
| 9 | 14 | 17 | 24 | 42 | 2 |
| 10 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 44 | 2 |
| 11 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 46 | 3 |
| 12 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 47 | 3 |
| 13 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 49 | 3 |
| 14 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 50 | 3 |
| 15 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 52 | 3 |
| 16 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 53 | 4 |
| 17 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 54 | 4 |
| 18 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 56 | 4 |
| 19 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 58 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 60 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 61 | 5 |
| 22 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 62 | 5 |
| 23 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 64 | 5 |
| 24 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 66 | 5 |
| 25 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 67 | 6 |
| 26 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 68 | 6 |
| 27 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 70 | 7 |
| 28 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 71 | 7 |
| 29 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 72 | 8 |
| 30 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 72 | 9 |
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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 5:56 AM, and sunset from 6:04 PM to 5:59 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:04 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:04 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:04 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:04 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:03 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:03 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:03 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:03 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 6:03 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:03 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:02 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 6:02 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:01 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:01 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:01 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:01 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:01 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:00 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:00 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 6:00 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 6:00 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 6:00 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 5:59 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:59 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:59 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:59 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.51 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.92 kWh/m² to a high of 5.53 kWh/m² in February across the year — September's 5.51 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | 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 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Nyunzu
None of Nyunzu's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Nyunzu's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Nyunzu?
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 Nyunzu. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Nyunzu in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Nyunzu sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Nyunzu in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September 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 Nyunzu peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 14 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 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Nyunzu 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 Nyunzu is worst in July — around 100 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 10.9× 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) | 14 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 70 | 100 | 86 | 40 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 100 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 86 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 40 | Poor |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Nyunzu?
Nyunzu sits at 6.0°S, 28.0°E, 734 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Kalima, 57 km away.
Topography around Nyunzu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nyunzu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nyunzu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 87 m around an average of 724 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 250 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 853 m.
The land around Nyunzu is covered by grassland (59%) and shrubs (20%) within 3 km, shrubs (40%), grassland (36%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and trees (53%), grassland (27%) and shrubs (20%) 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 Nyunzu (-5.9561°, 28.0165°, elevation 734 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).