Kindu weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (81°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 5 PM (3.5 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Jul. Kindu sits 463 m (1,519 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 Kindu, Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 5 PM (3.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–JulOff season Oct–Apr
About Kindu weather
Is it raining in Kindu right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 5 PM (3.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kindu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–33° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Kindu lately?
In the past 7 days, Kindu had 6 rainy days and 42.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kindu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kindu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kindu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kindu is May–Jul, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in November to 32°C (89°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Kindu?
November is the wettest month, with about 179 mm (7.0 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Kindu?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does Kindu have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar, Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Jul 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