Climate overview of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore Democratic Republic of the Congo by month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Democratic Republic of the Congo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kinshasa)
Places in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Kinshasa
Goma
Boende
Manono
Lumbumbashi
Watsa
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Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.
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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.
| Kinshasa | 30°C (86°F) – 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (68°F) – 23°C (73°F) | 1172 mm (46 in) | — |
| Goma | 22°C (72°F) – 23°C (73°F) | 16°C (61°F) – 17°C (63°F) | 2992 mm (118 in) | — |
| Boende | 31°C (88°F) – 33°C (91°F) | 22°C (72°F) – 23°C (73°F) | 1708 mm (67 in) | 1,955 hours |
| Manono | 29°C (84°F) – 36°C (97°F) | 21°C (70°F) – 22°C (72°F) | 1329 mm (52 in) | — |
| Lumbumbashi | 27°C (81°F) – 33°C (91°F) | 12°C (54°F) – 20°C (68°F) | 1167 mm (46 in) | 2,778 hours |
| Watsa | 28°C (82°F) – 34°C (93°F) | 19°C (66°F) – 21°C (70°F) | 1946 mm (77 in) | 2,251 hours |
FAQ
What temperatures can I expect in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Manono is the warmest destination, reaching 36°C (97°F) in August with nights around 22°C (72°F). Goma is the coolest, with July daytime highs of just 22°C (72°F) and nights dropping to 16°C (61°F). Temperatures are relatively stable throughout the year. See the city comparison for a full overview.
How much rain does Democratic Republic of the Congo get?
Rainfall varies across Democratic Republic of the Congo. Goma is the wettest, receiving 2992 mm (118 in) per year, with November the wettest month at 424 mm (17 in). Kolwezi is the driest at 1213 mm (48 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.
How sunny is Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Lumbumbashi is the sunniest destination in Democratic Republic of the Congo, enjoying 2,778 hours of sunshine per year, with August the brightest month at 318 hours. Overall, Democratic Republic of the Congo enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.
What is the climate like across Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa has very warm summers reaching 32°C (90°F) in March and warm winters dropping to 30°C (86°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 1172 mm (46 in) of rain per year. Goma has warm summers reaching 23°C (73°F) in February and pleasant winters dropping to 22°C (72°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 2992 mm (118 in) of rain per year. Boende has very warm summers reaching 33°C (91°F) in February and very warm winters dropping to 31°C (88°F), with 1,955 hours of sunshine and 1708 mm (67 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.
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