Weather in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Planning a journey to Democratic Republic of the Congo this January 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 January?
In January, 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 low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Goma at 22°C to very warm in Gemena at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Gemena and 16°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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Watsa with an average of 22 mm to heavy rainfall in Lumbumbashi with 271 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 a closer look at January'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.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa
In January 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.
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Goma
In January Goma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kalemie
In January Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kananga
In January Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kikwit
In January Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo with overall tolerable weather in Kinshasa. 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. On the other hand, the weather in November tends to be unpleasant.
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