Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 60 cities listed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo range from 23.6°C in Kolwezi to 34.4°C in Gbadolite. Monthly rainfall ranges from 15 mm in Gbadolite to 302 mm in Bukavu.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Democratic Republic of the Congo
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 29.4°C22.5°C | 22.5°C | 116 | 20.9 |
| Lubumbashi | 25.5°C17.5°C | 17.5°C | 258 | 28.3 |
| Mbuji-Mayi | 29.6°C20.8°C | 20.8°C | 140 | 21.6 |
| Kisangani | 30.7°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 70 | 12.8 |
| Kananga | 28.8°C20.6°C | 20.6°C | 131 | 19.4 |
| Bukavu | 24.2°C16.1°C | 16.1°C | 302 | 24.8 |
| Kolwezi | 23.6°C17.0°C | 17.0°C | 222 | 27.4 |
| Likasi | 25.3°C17.1°C | 17.1°C | 269 | 28.5 |
| Tshikapa | 30.2°C21.7°C | 21.7°C | 137 | 20.3 |
| Kikwit | 29.9°C21.3°C | 21.3°C | 116 | 19.2 |
| Masina | 29.5°C22.6°C | 22.6°C | 118 | 20.7 |
| Mbandaka | 31.1°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 89 | 15.2 |
| Matadi | 29.6°C22.9°C | 22.9°C | 149 | 20.4 |
| Uvira | 27.4°C22.8°C | 22.8°C | 147 | 12.0 |
| Bunia | 27.4°C17.5°C | 17.5°C | 34 | 7.1 |
| Boma | 30.1°C23.5°C | 23.5°C | 176 | 21.9 |
| Mwene | 27.3°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 223 | 26.2 |
| Butembo | 23.8°C14.2°C | 14.2°C | 53 | 8.3 |
| Isiro | 31.1°C19.9°C | 19.9°C | 37 | 6.6 |
| Kindu | 29.3°C22.1°C | 22.1°C | 145 | 19.8 |
| Kabinda | 27.9°C19.4°C | 19.4°C | 194 | 24.8 |
| Gandajika | 28.8°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 154 | 22.5 |
| Bandundu Province | 30.2°C23.0°C | 23.0°C | 131 | 20.3 |
| Kamina | 26.2°C18.3°C | 18.3°C | 217 | 26.4 |
| Gemena | 32.6°C22.2°C | 22.2°C | 27 | 5.7 |
| Mwene-Ditu | 27.7°C19.0°C | 19.0°C | 179 | 25.3 |
| Kipushi | 24.9°C17.0°C | 17.0°C | 290 | 28.8 |
| Kalemie | 26.8°C21.3°C | 21.3°C | 108 | 21.7 |
| Bumba | 32.3°C23.1°C | 23.1°C | 41 | 8.2 |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 27.3°C19.9°C | 19.9°C | 154 | 23.1 |
| Moanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 28.3°C24.1°C | 24.1°C | 87 | 14.4 |
| Lisala | 31.9°C22.8°C | 22.8°C | 45 | 9.0 |
| Ilebo | 29.6°C22.3°C | 22.3°C | 127 | 19.8 |
| Tshilenge | 25.9°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 274 | 28.8 |
| Inkisi | 28.8°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 134 | 22.2 |
| Bukama | 28.3°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 267 | 26.0 |
| Bakwa | 33.4°C22.0°C | 22.0°C | 17 | 3.1 |
| Kambove | 24.7°C16.8°C | 16.8°C | 261 | 28.1 |
| Binga | 32.2°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 41 | 8.0 |
| Lodja | 29.8°C21.6°C | 21.6°C | 112 | 18.3 |
| Mulongo | 28.2°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 228 | 24.0 |
| Idiofa | 28.9°C20.2°C | 20.2°C | 128 | 21.4 |
| Kongolo | 28.7°C21.3°C | 21.3°C | 192 | 23.2 |
| Rutshuru | 25.9°C15.3°C | 15.3°C | 121 | 16.5 |
| Manono | 28.7°C20.8°C | 20.8°C | 203 | 23.7 |
| Babamba | 29.3°C20.0°C | 20.0°C | 76 | 13.0 |
| Kasongo | 28.2°C20.7°C | 20.7°C | 178 | 22.3 |
| Bulungu | 30.6°C22.1°C | 22.1°C | 142 | 22.0 |
| Mweka | 28.6°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 143 | 21.9 |
| Kabalo | 29.0°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 165 | 21.0 |
| Baudhuinville | 25.6°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 183 | 26.7 |
| Buta | 32.8°C21.7°C | 21.7°C | 33 | 6.2 |
| Kanyama | 27.4°C19.1°C | 19.1°C | 183 | 24.2 |
| Miabi | 28.9°C19.9°C | 19.9°C | 140 | 21.6 |
| Bolenge | 31.1°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 89 | 15.2 |
| Kimpese | 29.7°C22.1°C | 22.1°C | 141 | 20.2 |
| Basoko | 31.7°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 54 | 10.5 |
| Hyosha | 28.5°C17.1°C | 17.1°C | 35 | 8.1 |
| Gbadolite | 34.4°C22.8°C | 22.8°C | 15 | 3.0 |
| Kalima | 27.7°C19.5°C | 19.5°C | 198 | 24.1 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.