Democratic Republic of the Congo weather in September

Are you planning a trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? Look no further than this page for all the information you need.

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

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

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.

Kinshasa
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
29°C / 84°F 
18°C / 65°F 
135 hours 
9.9mm / 0.4" 
1 days 
30°C / 86°F 
20°C / 68°F 
147 hours 
59mm / 2.3" 
5 days 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C / 86°F 
21°C / 69°F 
153 hours 
159mm / 6.3" 
12 days 
Climate in Kinshasa

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.

Goma
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
24°C / 76°F 
11°C / 52°F 
55mm / 2.2" 
8 days 
24°C / 75°F 
11°C / 53°F 
108mm / 4.3" 
14 days 
October   >> October
>>  
23°C / 74°F 
12°C / 53°F 
150mm / 5.9" 
21 days 
Climate in Goma

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.

Kalemie
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
28°C / 83°F 
15°C / 59°F 
236 hours 
4.9mm / 0.2" 
2 days 
29°C / 84°F 
17°C / 62°F 
233 hours 
27mm / 1.1" 
5 days 
October   >> October
>>  
29°C / 84°F 
17°C / 63°F 
226 hours 
67mm / 2.6" 
10 days 
Climate in Kalemie

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.

Kananga
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
31°C / 87°F 
17°C / 63°F 
191 hours 
38mm / 1.5" 
5 days 
31°C / 87°F 
18°C / 64°F 
183 hours 
114mm / 4.5" 
9 days 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C / 87°F 
19°C / 65°F 
191 hours 
147mm / 5.8" 
12 days 
Climate in Kananga

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.

Kikwit
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
31°C / 88°F 
20°C / 67°F 
217 hours 
50mm / 2" 
3 days 
31°C / 87°F 
20°C / 68°F 
172 hours 
115mm / 4.5" 
7 days 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C / 86°F 
20°C / 68°F 
173 hours 
195mm / 7.7" 
12 days 
Climate in Kikwit

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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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