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Weather in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Considering a trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Goma at 22°C to very warm in Manono at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Manono and 16°C in Goma. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lumbumbashi with an average of 0.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Watsa with 217 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine in Kinshasa. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at August'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 August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

Kinshasa

In August Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kinshasa
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<<   July July
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30°C 
20°C 
0 hours 
2 mm 
0 days 
30°C 
21°C 
0 hours 
7.7 mm 
1 day 
32°C 
22°C 
0 hours 
23 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Kinshasa

Goma

In August Goma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Goma
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<<   July July
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22°C 
16°C 
48 mm 
5 days 
22°C 
16°C 
102 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
17°C 
236 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Goma

Kalemie

In August Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kalemie
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<<   July July
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28°C 
20°C 
243 hours 
1.3 mm 
0 days 
29°C 
21°C 
236 hours 
5.4 mm 
1 day 
30°C 
22°C 
233 hours 
16 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Kalemie

Kananga

In August Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kananga
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<<   July July
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33°C 
20°C 
226 hours 
7.7 mm 
2 days 
32°C 
21°C 
191 hours 
55 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
21°C 
183 hours 
139 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Kananga

Kikwit

In August Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kikwit
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<<   July July
<<  
33°C 
21°C 
239 hours 
11 mm 
1 day 
33°C 
22°C 
217 hours 
51 mm 
3 days 
32°C 
22°C 
172 hours 
124 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Kikwit

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Typically, the climate in Kinshasa is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Kinshasa. On the other hand, the weather in November tends to be unpleasant.

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