The climate in Kikwit during May can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
May is in the fall / autumn in Kikwit and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
Average temperature | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 127 mm 5 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 3.6kph 2 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Kikwit with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kikwit in May 2024.
Hottest month: | April | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
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Driest month: | July | 14mm 0.6ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 9.1hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
Wettest month: | April | 213mm 8.4ins |