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 daysFor 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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