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Weather in February in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Thinking about venturing to Democratic Republic of the Congo this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

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

In February, Democratic Republic of the Congo experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Goma at 23°C to very warm in Gemena at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Gemena and 17°C in Goma. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Democratic Republic of the Congo, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Watsa with an average of 53 mm to heavy rainfall in Goma with 253 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Kinshasa. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Democratic Republic of the Congo climate page.

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in February

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 details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo, check out our Democratic Republic of the Congo's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Kinshasa

In February Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high 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
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
129 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
February February
31°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
123 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
124 mm 
13 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Kinshasa

Goma

In February Goma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
<<   January January
<<  
22°C 
16°C 
225 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
February February
23°C 
17°C 
253 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
March   >> March
>>  
23°C 
17°C 
375 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Goma

Kalemie

In February Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high 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
<<   January January
<<  
28°C 
21°C 
158 hours 
159 mm 
14 days 
pleasant 
February February
28°C 
22°C 
158 hours 
139 mm 
13 days 
pleasant 
March   >> March
>>  
28°C 
22°C 
183 hours 
164 mm 
15 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Kalemie

Kananga

In February Kananga 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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
21°C 
148 hours 
135 mm 
12 days 
tolerable 
February February
31°C 
21°C 
132 hours 
143 mm 
12 days 
tolerable 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
21°C 
154 hours 
173 mm 
15 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Kananga

Kikwit

In February Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
22°C 
143 hours 
124 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
February February
32°C 
22°C 
135 hours 
130 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
22°C 
146 hours 
145 mm 
13 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Kikwit

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kinshasa, February might be a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Kinshasa. In contrast, November tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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