Democratic Republic of the Congo weather in September
What is the weather like in Democratic Republic of the Congo in September?
The weather conditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo in September vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During September in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Goma with 24°C (75°F) to very high in Manono with 33°C (92°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (67°F) in Manono and 11°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 September varies from almost none in Lumbumbashi with an average of 1.6mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Gemena with 193mm (7.6 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 147 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 September





Popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Average weather in Kinshasa
In September Kinshasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Goma
In September Goma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (53°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Kalemie
In September Kalemie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (62°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Kananga
In September Kananga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Kikwit
In September Kikwit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is September the best time to go to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
In our opinion September is a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo with commonly pleasant 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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