Best time to visit DR Congo in January
January is a less ideal time to visit DR Congo — the country-average travel-comfort score is 66/100. The best months are July, June, August.
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Weather in DR Congo in January
Typical weather across DR Congo in January: average high 29.3°C, low 21.4°C, about 171.4 mm of rain, and 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among DR Congo's cities, Kinshasa has the best weather in January (score 66/100, January climate details).
| Metric | DR Congo avg | Best city (Kinshasa) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 66 | 66 |
| High / Low | 29.3° / 21.4° | 29.3° / 21.4° |
| Precipitation | 171.4 mm | 857 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.5 | 8.5 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit DR Congo. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for DR Congo.
When to visit DR Congo in other months
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