Temperature in Democratic Republic of the Congo in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Democratic Republic of the Congo this January.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Goma to 33°C (91°F) in Gemena. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Gemena and 16°C (61°F) in Goma.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January 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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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Democratic Republic of the Congo temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Democratic Republic of the Congo in January?

Average daytime highs in Democratic Republic of the Congo during January reach about 31°C (88°F) in Kinshasa.

How cold does it get at night in Democratic Republic of the Congo in January?

Kinshasa sees nighttime lows close to 23°C (73°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Gemena tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 21°C (70°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Our database indicates that in January, Goma is the city with the coolest temperatures in Democratic Republic of the Congo. You can expect daytime highs of 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows close to 16°C (61°F).

How much sun does Democratic Republic of the Congo get in January?

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 cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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