Aru weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (69°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Aru sits 1347 m (4,420 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Aru, Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–May, Jul–Oct
About Aru weather
Is it raining in Aru right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Aru this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 17–20°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Wednesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Aru lately?
In the past 7 days, Aru had 6 rainy days and 47.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Aru?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Aru weather by month
When is the best time to visit Aru?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Aru is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Jul–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in October to 32°C (90°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Aru?
September is the wettest month, with about 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Aru?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Aru have a rainy season?
Yes. May, Aug–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months