Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in December
In December, average daytime highs across the 60 cities listed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo range from 22.8°C in Butembo to 32.4°C in Gbadolite. Monthly rainfall ranges from 20 mm in Gbadolite to 310 mm in Bukavu.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
December in Democratic Republic of the Congo
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 28.9°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 156 | 24.9 |
| Lubumbashi | 25.9°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 226 | 27.5 |
| Mbuji-Mayi | 29.1°C20.7°C | 20.7°C | 170 | 23.9 |
| Kisangani | 29.4°C22.2°C | 22.2°C | 107 | 18.8 |
| Kananga | 28.3°C20.5°C | 20.5°C | 159 | 22.3 |
| Bukavu | 23.9°C16.0°C | 16.0°C | 310 | 25.1 |
| Kolwezi | 23.9°C16.9°C | 16.9°C | 195 | 27.3 |
| Likasi | 25.6°C17.1°C | 17.1°C | 234 | 27.4 |
| Tshikapa | 29.6°C21.5°C | 21.5°C | 174 | 23.5 |
| Kikwit | 29.2°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 148 | 23.3 |
| Masina | 29.0°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 160 | 25.8 |
| Mbandaka | 30.3°C23.0°C | 23.0°C | 120 | 20.0 |
| Matadi | 29.4°C22.8°C | 22.8°C | 175 | 22.4 |
| Uvira | 26.9°C22.7°C | 22.7°C | 156 | 10.6 |
| Bunia | 26.1°C17.2°C | 17.2°C | 65 | 10.8 |
| Boma | 29.8°C23.5°C | 23.5°C | 187 | 23.4 |
| Mwene | 27.2°C19.1°C | 19.1°C | 215 | 26.9 |
| Butembo | 22.8°C14.1°C | 14.1°C | 105 | 15.4 |
| Isiro | 29.1°C19.6°C | 19.6°C | 58 | 10.1 |
| Kindu | 28.4°C21.9°C | 21.9°C | 190 | 24.4 |
| Kabinda | 27.5°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 218 | 26.7 |
| Gandajika | 28.4°C19.6°C | 19.6°C | 177 | 24.7 |
| Bandundu Province | 29.4°C22.7°C | 22.7°C | 176 | 24.8 |
| Kamina | 26.1°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 224 | 27.0 |
| Gemena | 30.7°C21.9°C | 21.9°C | 44 | 8.5 |
| Mwene-Ditu | 27.4°C18.8°C | 18.8°C | 192 | 26.4 |
| Kipushi | 25.2°C16.9°C | 16.9°C | 255 | 28.5 |
| Kalemie | 26.3°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 123 | 23.3 |
| Bumba | 30.5°C22.9°C | 22.9°C | 60 | 11.1 |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 26.9°C19.7°C | 19.7°C | 205 | 26.7 |
| Moanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 27.9°C23.9°C | 23.9°C | 81 | 13.3 |
| Lisala | 30.2°C22.6°C | 22.6°C | 60 | 11.9 |
| Ilebo | 28.9°C22.1°C | 22.1°C | 153 | 23.1 |
| Tshilenge | 26.0°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 286 | 29.2 |
| Inkisi | 28.5°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 179 | 25.6 |
| Bukama | 28.7°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 229 | 25.1 |
| Bakwa | 31.4°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 22 | 4.3 |
| Kambove | 25.0°C16.7°C | 16.7°C | 239 | 28.0 |
| Binga | 30.6°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 57 | 10.8 |
| Lodja | 28.9°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 132 | 21.4 |
| Mulongo | 27.9°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 231 | 26.3 |
| Idiofa | 28.3°C20.0°C | 20.0°C | 161 | 25.3 |
| Kongolo | 28.1°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 217 | 25.4 |
| Rutshuru | 25.1°C15.0°C | 15.0°C | 201 | 20.9 |
| Manono | 28.3°C20.7°C | 20.7°C | 209 | 25.8 |
| Babamba | 28.0°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 118 | 19.7 |
| Kasongo | 27.6°C20.5°C | 20.5°C | 209 | 25.2 |
| Bulungu | 29.9°C21.9°C | 21.9°C | 169 | 24.8 |
| Mweka | 28.0°C21.0°C | 21.0°C | 170 | 25.0 |
| Kabalo | 28.6°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 192 | 24.1 |
| Baudhuinville | 25.3°C18.1°C | 18.1°C | 216 | 28.0 |
| Buta | 30.8°C21.5°C | 21.5°C | 43 | 9.0 |
| Kanyama | 27.1°C19.0°C | 19.0°C | 201 | 26.5 |
| Miabi | 28.5°C19.7°C | 19.7°C | 170 | 23.9 |
| Bolenge | 30.2°C22.9°C | 22.9°C | 120 | 20.0 |
| Kimpese | 29.4°C21.9°C | 21.9°C | 180 | 24.6 |
| Basoko | 30.1°C22.9°C | 22.9°C | 78 | 14.4 |
| Hyosha | 26.8°C16.7°C | 16.7°C | 61 | 13.9 |
| Gbadolite | 32.4°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 20 | 4.3 |
| Kalima | 27.2°C19.4°C | 19.4°C | 223 | 26.5 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.