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Weather in March in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Planning a journey to Democratic Republic of the Congo this March 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 March?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Goma at 23°C and very warm in Gemena at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Gemena and 17°C in Goma. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, March typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kinshasa with an average of 124 mm to heavy rainfall in Goma with 375 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Kinshasa usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Kinshasa

In March Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
31°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
123 mm 
10 days 
32°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
124 mm 
13 days 
April   >> April
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32°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
170 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Kinshasa

Goma

In March Goma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
23°C 
17°C 
253 mm 
16 days 
23°C 
17°C 
375 mm 
19 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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22°C 
17°C 
307 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Goma

Kalemie

In March Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
28°C 
22°C 
158 hours 
139 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
22°C 
183 hours 
164 mm 
15 days 
April   >> April
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27°C 
21°C 
195 hours 
172 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Kalemie

Kananga

In March Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
31°C 
21°C 
132 hours 
143 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
21°C 
154 hours 
173 mm 
15 days 
April   >> April
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31°C 
21°C 
162 hours 
178 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Kananga

Kikwit

In March Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
32°C 
22°C 
135 hours 
130 mm 
10 days 
32°C 
22°C 
146 hours 
145 mm 
13 days 
April   >> April
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31°C 
22°C 
162 hours 
187 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Kikwit

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Is March the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kinshasa, March might be a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Kinshasa. On the other hand, the month of November tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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