Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Democratic Republic of the Congo in July.

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Kinshasa Goma Boende Manono

Planning a getaway to Democratic Republic of the Congo this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Democratic Republic of the Congo in July

Democratic Republic of the Congo has a wide variety of climate types. During July, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Goma at 22°C (72°F) to very hot in Manono at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Manono and 16°C (61°F) in Goma. During this period, Kinshasa experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To explore the conditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kolwezi with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to heavy rainfall in Watsa with 195 mm (7.7 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Kinshasa.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Kinshasa gets roughly 0 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Democratic Republic of the Congo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Democratic Republic of the Congo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kinshasa)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Democratic Republic of the Congo in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Temperature range in Democratic Republic of the Congo (July)

Precipitation variation in Democratic Republic of the Congo (July)

Kinshasa

In July Kinshasa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kinshasa →

Goma

In July Goma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
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Kalemie

In July Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
243 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Kananga

In July Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
226 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Kikwit

In July Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
239 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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In our records: Democratic Republic of the Congo July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo in our climate database (1982 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest July night in Democratic Republic of the Congo dropped to 7°C (45°F) in Lumbumbashi on July 20, 2012.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kinshasa 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Goma 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Boende 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Manono 35°C (95°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Lumbumbashi 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Watsa 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)

Democratic Republic of the Congo weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo typically experiences pleasant weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kinshasa average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Democratic Republic of the Congo in July?

Daytime temperatures in Kinshasa peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in July, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Democratic Republic of the Congo get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Democratic Republic of the Congo during July, with Kinshasa averaging close to 2 mm (0.1 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo with overall perfect weather in Kinshasa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Kinshasa. On the other hand, the month of November tends to have poor weather conditions.

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