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Weather in July in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Considering a trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like 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 to very hot in Manono at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Manono and 16°C in Goma. During this period, Kinshasa experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kolwezi with an average of 0 mm to heavy rainfall in Watsa with 195 mm. In Kinshasa, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Kinshasa experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For specific regional insights in Democratic Republic of the Congo for July, 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.

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in July

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 detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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

Kinshasa

In July Kinshasa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   June June
<<  
30°C 
21°C 
0 hours 
7.7 mm 
a single day 
30°C 
20°C 
0 hours 
2 mm 
0 days 
August   >> August
>>  
30°C 
21°C 
0 hours 
7.7 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Kinshasa

Goma

In July Goma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   June June
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22°C 
16°C 
109 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
16°C 
48 mm 
5 days 
August   >> August
>>  
22°C 
16°C 
102 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Goma

Kalemie

In July Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   June June
<<  
28°C 
21°C 
243 hours 
3.7 mm 
a single day 
28°C 
20°C 
243 hours 
1.3 mm 
0 days 
August   >> August
>>  
29°C 
21°C 
236 hours 
5.4 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Kalemie

Kananga

In July Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   June June
<<  
33°C 
20°C 
257 hours 
13 mm 
2 days 
33°C 
20°C 
226 hours 
7.7 mm 
2 days 
August   >> August
>>  
32°C 
21°C 
191 hours 
55 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Kananga

Kikwit

In July Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   June June
<<  
32°C 
21°C 
245 hours 
20 mm 
2 days 
33°C 
21°C 
239 hours 
11 mm 
a single day 
August   >> August
>>  
33°C 
22°C 
217 hours 
51 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Kikwit

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Is July the best 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 perfect weather in Kinshasa. On the other hand, the month of November tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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