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Democratic Republic of the Congo weather in April

Are you planning a trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Democratic Republic of the Congo in April?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Goma at 22°C to very warm in Gemena at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Gemena and 17°C in Goma. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, April typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lumbumbashi with an average of 44 mm to heavy rainfall in Goma with 307 mm. The city Kinshasa usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a closer look at April's conditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Democratic Republic of the Congo's yearly weather, check out our Democratic Republic of the Congo climate page.

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Average weather in Kinshasa

In April Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kinshasa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
124 mm 
13 days 
32°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
170 mm 
15 days 
May   >> May
>>  
31°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
91 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Kinshasa

Average weather in Goma

In April Goma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Goma
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
23°C 
17°C 
375 mm 
19 days 
poor 
22°C 
17°C 
307 mm 
22 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
22°C 
17°C 
191 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Goma

Average weather in Kalemie

In April Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kalemie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
28°C 
22°C 
183 hours 
164 mm 
15 days 
27°C 
21°C 
195 hours 
172 mm 
17 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
22°C 
248 hours 
55 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kalemie

Average weather in Kananga

In April Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kananga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
31°C 
21°C 
154 hours 
173 mm 
15 days 
31°C 
21°C 
162 hours 
178 mm 
15 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
21°C 
218 hours 
65 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kananga

Average weather in Kikwit

In April Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kikwit
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
22°C 
146 hours 
145 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
22°C 
162 hours 
187 mm 
14 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
22°C 
200 hours 
96 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Kikwit

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Is April the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kinshasa, April might be a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kinshasa. On the other hand, the month of November tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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