Butembo weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 17°C (63°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Jul, Dec–Feb. Butembo sits 1734 m (5,689 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 Butembo, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 38%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Jul, Dec–FebOff season Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov
About Butembo weather
Is it raining in Butembo right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Butembo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–23° and lows of 13–15°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Butembo lately?
In the past 7 days, Butembo had 6 rainy days and 39.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Butembo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Butembo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Butembo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Butembo is Jun–Jul, Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in November to 26°C (78°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Butembo?
October is the wettest month, with about 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 78 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Butembo?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months