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Weather in September in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Considering a trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Democratic Republic of the Congo, refer to the map below.

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 days

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Democratic Republic of the Congo climate page.

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in September

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 details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo, check out our Democratic Republic of the Congo's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

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
<<   August August
<<  
30°C 
21°C 
0 hours 
7.7 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
September September
32°C 
22°C 
0 hours 
23 mm 
4 days 
perfect 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
23°C 
0 hours 
128 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Kinshasa

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.

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
<<   August August
<<  
22°C 
16°C 
102 mm 
8 days 
pleasant 
September September
22°C 
17°C 
236 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
October   >> October
>>  
22°C 
16°C 
398 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Goma

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.

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
<<   August August
<<  
29°C 
21°C 
236 hours 
5.4 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
September September
30°C 
22°C 
233 hours 
16 mm 
4 days 
perfect 
October   >> October
>>  
29°C 
22°C 
226 hours 
72 mm 
7 days 
perfect 
Climate in Kalemie

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.

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
<<   August August
<<  
32°C 
21°C 
191 hours 
55 mm 
5 days 
pleasant 
September September
31°C 
21°C 
183 hours 
139 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C 
21°C 
191 hours 
176 mm 
13 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Kananga

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.

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
<<   August August
<<  
33°C 
22°C 
217 hours 
51 mm 
3 days 
pleasant 
September September
32°C 
22°C 
172 hours 
124 mm 
7 days 
tolerable 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
21°C 
173 hours 
181 mm 
12 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Kikwit

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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.

Interested in more climate information?

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