Kisangani Temperature by Month
Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo has a consistently very warm climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 30°C (86°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Kisangani Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kisangani experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in February to a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in July. At night, temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in February to 22°C (72°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kisangani by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. February, the city's warmest month, sees 189 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Kisangani Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Kisangani spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Kisangani vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
The map below shows the annual temperature across Democratic Republic of the Congo. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Kisangani vs World: Temperature Compared
Kisangani's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kisangani?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Kisangani, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 88% — considered very high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 81% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Kisangani this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Kisangani's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kisangani climate page.
