Democratic Republic of the Congo weather in October
What is the weather like in Democratic Republic of the Congo in October?
The weather conditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo in October vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During October in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Goma with 23°C (74°F) to very high in Lumbumbashi with 33°C (92°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Lumbumbashi and 12°C (53°F) in Goma. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in October varies from low in Lumbumbashi with an average of 29mm (1.2 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Boende with 228mm (9 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 153 hours of sunshine in Kinshasa during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Democratic Republic of the Congo, check out the map below.
Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in October





Popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Average weather in Kinshasa
In October Kinshasa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Goma
In October Goma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Kalemie
In October Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Kananga
In October Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (65°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Kikwit
In October Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
In our opinion October is a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo with commonly tolerable weather in Kinshasa.
On average the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Kinshasa.
The worst months are April and November that can have poor weather conditions.
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