Weather & climate FAQ — DR Congo
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about DR Congo, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in DR Congo?
Climolog covers 1 city in DR Congo with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 30.8°C (in July) to 32°C (in September); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in DR Congo by month?
Across DR Congo, the hottest month is September (avg high 32°C) and the coldest is July (avg low 18.9°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for DR Congo.
When is the best time to visit DR Congo?
The best months to visit DR Congo are July, June, August — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for DR Congo for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in DR Congo?
September is the hottest month, averaging a high of 32°C across DR Congo's cities. See September climate details.
What is the coldest month in DR Congo?
July is the coldest month, averaging a low of 18.9°C across DR Congo's cities. See July climate details.
What is the wettest month in DR Congo?
November is the wettest month, averaging about 282.9 mm of rain per month across DR Congo's cities. See November climate details.
What is the driest month in DR Congo?
July is the driest month, averaging about 1.8 mm of rain per month across DR Congo's cities. See July climate details.
When is the rainy season in DR Congo?
The wettest months in DR Congo are April, November, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in July.
Which city in DR Congo has the best weather?
Among DR Congo's cities, Kinshasa has the best weather — its best month is July (travel-comfort score 99/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in DR Congo?
Climolog covers 1 city in DR Congo with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the DR Congo hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in June Best time to visit in August
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.