Ebola River
Stream River in DR Congo where Ebola virus named
The Ebola River in Bas‑Uélé gave its name to the Ebola virus after early outbreaks; the area comprises rainforest river valleys and limited research access rather than typical tourism.
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The Ebola River is a small river in what is now Bas-Uele province in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The river and its surrounding area are remote, sparsely populated and dominated by tropical forest.
The name became internationally known in 1976 when the Ebola virus was identified during an outbreak in the nearby Yambuku area; the virus took its name from the river. The river itself is not a tourist destination and is primarily of local geographical and historical significance.
Geographically the river lies in the Bas-Uele region of the DRC in central Africa, within a landscape of forested waterways and rural settlements.
- Name origin: The Ebola virus was named after this river following the first recorded outbreak near the Yambuku mission in 1976.
Best Time to Visit Ebola River #
Best visited in the drier months (November-March) when access is easier and river levels are lower.
Weather & Climate near Ebola River #
Ebola River's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1682 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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