Weather in December in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Planning a journey to Democratic Republic of the Congo this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Democratic Republic of the Congo in December?
The weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Goma at 22°C to very warm in Gemena at 32°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Gemena 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 December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Watsa with an average of 41 mm to heavy rainfall in Goma with 324 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kinshasa usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in Democratic Republic of the Congo for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Democratic Republic of the Congo climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa
In December Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Goma
In December Goma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kalemie
In December 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.
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Kananga
In December Kananga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kikwit
In December Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo with overall tolerable weather in Kinshasa. 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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