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Best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo
The best time to visit in Democratic Republic of the Congo is from January until December, when you will have a warm or hot temperature and limited till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 33°C in August and the lowest is 30°C in November.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Democratic Republic of the Congo or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Democratic Republic of the Congo by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 78 | 75 | 64 | 59 | 59 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 100 | 91 | 101 |
Climate data from city: Kinshasa
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14 day weather forecast Democratic Republic of the Congo
The weather for in Democratic Republic of the Congo will be 34° till 31° degrees in the next 14 days with every day chance of light rain showers or even quite a bit of rain.
The weather forecast for Democratic Republic of the Congo is based on the weather conditions in the city of Kinshasa.
Weather forecast this week
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Tuesday 26 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
34° 23° |
0.4 mm | 15% | 2 m/s | 4 | |
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Wednesday 27 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 23° |
8.0 mm | 75% | 2 m/s | 7 | |
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Thursday 28 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
32° 22° |
0.9 mm | 25% | 1 m/s | 4 | |
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Friday 29 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 22° |
5.1 mm | 65% | 1 m/s | 4 | |
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Saturday 30 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
32° 21° |
1.1 mm | 25% | 1 m/s | 3 | |
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Sunday 31 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
33° 23° |
1.3 mm | 30% | 1 m/s | 4 | |
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Monday 1 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 22° |
8.4 mm | 75% | 1 m/s | 3 |
Weather forecast next week
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Tuesday 2 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
24° 22° |
12.0 mm | 80% | 1 m/s | 3 | |
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Wednesday 3 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 21° |
6.5 mm | 70% | 2 m/s | 6 | |
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Thursday 4 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 22° |
5.6 mm | 65% | 1 m/s | 1 | |
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Friday 5 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 22° |
19.9 mm | 85% | 1 m/s | 1 | |
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Saturday 6 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
34° 22° |
1.1 mm | 25% | 1 m/s | 2 | |
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Sunday 7 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 22° |
4.4 mm | 60% | 1 m/s | 1 | |
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Monday 8 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 22° |
3.5 mm | 55% | 1 m/s | 1 |
Climate Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. It is warm every month with both a wet and dry season. The average annual temperature for Democratic Republic of the Congo is 31° degrees and there is about 668 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 161 days a year with an average humidity of 75% and an UV-index of 7.
Climate table of Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 78 | 75 | 64 | 59 | 59 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 100 | 91 | 101 |
| Days with rain | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 23 |
| Dry days | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| UV-index | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Climate data from city: Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Democratic Republic of the Congo? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
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Popular places in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Komanda
- Tshitombo
- Dea
- Munanga-Wefu
- Ubundu
- Lubao
- Eselo
- Kamukanji
- Djuma
- Kata
- Sedzo
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- Dambi
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- Kongo-Matanda
- Mugeri
- Gudi
- Lieke-Asangu
- Buka-Luba
- Vula-Banku
- Goma
- Mada
- C.N. Ki
- Kandi
- Isienge
- Bena-Tshadi
- Ball I
- Okaba
- Kinsombe
- Bena-Sele
- Kizika
- Bogan
- Matundulu
- Maloba
- Egi
- Makabo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga
- Kikwit
- Kisangani
- Bukavu
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Beni
- Butembo
- Mbandaka
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Matadi
- Kalemie
- Gemena
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- Mwene-Ditu
- Boma
- Uvira
- Bumba
- Isiro
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- Wamba
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- Lisala
- Binga
- Kasongo
- Kabinda
Frequently asked questions
Where is Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo lies in a straight line about 3,341 km from New Zealand (Cape Town → Kinshasa).
How long is the flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Democratic Republic of the Congo is approximately 5 h. 10 min.
What are the largest airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
These are the largest airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo:
- Ndjili International Airport – Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi International Airport – Lubumbashi
- Mbuji Mayi Airport – Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga Airport – Kananga
- Bangoka International Airport – Kisangani
- Mbandaka Airport – Mbandaka
- Kindu Airport – Kindu
- Gemena Airport – Gemena
- Goma International Airport – Goma
How many inhabitants are there in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo has approximately 81,339,900 inhabitants.
How big is Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is around 2,345,410 km². It is 2x bigger than New Zealand.
What is the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.
What is the currency of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
In Democratic Republic of the Congo the Congolese franc (CDF) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 26 October 2021
- 1 Congolese franc = 127.47 South African rand
- 1 South African rand = 0.008 Congolese franc
- 10 Congolese franc = 1,274.71 South African rand
- 10 South African rand = 0.078 Congolese franc
- 100 Congolese franc = 12,747.08 South African rand
- 100 South African rand = 0.78 Congolese franc
What is the area code of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The area code to call Democratic Republic of the Congo is +242.