Weather in September in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Thinking about venturing to Democratic Republic of the Congo this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Democratic Republic of the Congo in September?
The weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between 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 September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lumbumbashi with an average of 3.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Goma with 236 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 September, 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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa
In September Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Goma
In September 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 unpleasant that month.
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Kalemie
In September Kalemie generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kananga
In September Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kikwit
In September 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.
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Is September the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?
We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Typically, the climate in Kinshasa is perfect. 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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