Weather in May in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Planning a journey to Democratic Republic of the Congo this May 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 May?
The weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Goma at 22°C to very warm in Manono at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Manono and 17°C in Goma. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lumbumbashi with an average of 2.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Watsa with 203 mm.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 daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Democratic Republic of the Congo in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Democratic Republic of the Congo climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa
In May Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Goma
In May Goma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kalemie
In May Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kananga
In May Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kikwit
In May Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo with overall pleasant weather in Kinshasa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kinshasa. On the other hand, the month of November tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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