Weather in October in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Planning a journey to Democratic Republic of the Congo this October 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 October?
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Goma at 22°C to very warm in Lumbumbashi at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Lumbumbashi and 16°C in Goma. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lumbumbashi with an average of 29 mm to heavy rainfall in Goma with 398 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kinshasa usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Democratic Republic of the Congo in October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa
In October Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Goma
In October Goma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kalemie
In October Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°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 October Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kikwit
In October Kikwit 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 unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kinshasa, October 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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