Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 60 cities listed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo range from 23.3°C in Butembo to 33.4°C in Manono. Monthly rainfall ranges from 2.0 mm in Lubumbashi to 177 mm in Babamba.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Democratic Republic of the Congo
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 29.7°C22.6°C | 22.6°C | 73 | 14.5 |
| Lubumbashi | 26.7°C14.5°C | 14.5°C | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Mbuji-Mayi | 31.6°C20.8°C | 20.8°C | 35 | 6.8 |
| Kisangani | 29.3°C22.7°C | 22.7°C | 122 | 21.7 |
| Kananga | 29.9°C20.7°C | 20.7°C | 64 | 11.7 |
| Bukavu | 24.3°C16.0°C | 16.0°C | 93 | 13.9 |
| Kolwezi | 26.2°C15.7°C | 15.7°C | 2.7 | 0.8 |
| Likasi | 26.9°C15.1°C | 15.1°C | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| Tshikapa | 31.6°C21.5°C | 21.5°C | 39 | 6.9 |
| Kikwit | 30.1°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 83 | 15.6 |
| Masina | 29.7°C22.6°C | 22.6°C | 99 | 18.0 |
| Mbandaka | 29.9°C23.4°C | 23.4°C | 128 | 22.3 |
| Matadi | 29.0°C22.8°C | 22.8°C | 68 | 12.0 |
| Uvira | 27.1°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 53 | 5.2 |
| Bunia | 26.2°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 84 | 15.7 |
| Boma | 29.5°C23.3°C | 23.3°C | 63 | 11.6 |
| Mwene | 31.6°C18.7°C | 18.7°C | 3.6 | 0.8 |
| Butembo | 23.3°C15.3°C | 15.3°C | 142 | 18.3 |
| Isiro | 27.6°C20.4°C | 20.4°C | 152 | 24.4 |
| Kindu | 29.1°C22.5°C | 22.5°C | 110 | 17.9 |
| Kabinda | 30.1°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 42 | 7.7 |
| Gandajika | 31.0°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 27 | 5.1 |
| Bandundu Province | 30.4°C23.3°C | 23.3°C | 104 | 18.0 |
| Kamina | 29.0°C18.9°C | 18.9°C | 7.4 | 1.5 |
| Gemena | 30.2°C22.8°C | 22.8°C | 114 | 18.9 |
| Mwene-Ditu | 30.1°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 26 | 5.1 |
| Kipushi | 26.3°C14.2°C | 14.2°C | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Kalemie | 26.7°C21.6°C | 21.6°C | 61 | 10.1 |
| Bumba | 30.1°C23.4°C | 23.4°C | 126 | 21.2 |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 27.4°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 95 | 16.3 |
| Moanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 27.7°C23.8°C | 23.8°C | 28 | 5.2 |
| Lisala | 29.7°C23.1°C | 23.1°C | 118 | 21.2 |
| Ilebo | 29.5°C22.3°C | 22.3°C | 81 | 15.3 |
| Tshilenge | 29.5°C17.6°C | 17.6°C | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Inkisi | 29.0°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 82 | 15.3 |
| Bukama | 32.9°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Bakwa | 28.9°C21.5°C | 21.5°C | 155 | 22.8 |
| Kambove | 26.7°C15.3°C | 15.3°C | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Binga | 29.9°C22.9°C | 22.9°C | 116 | 20.0 |
| Lodja | 29.8°C21.9°C | 21.9°C | 85 | 16.2 |
| Mulongo | 32.8°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 13 | 2.8 |
| Idiofa | 29.4°C20.3°C | 20.3°C | 72 | 14.0 |
| Kongolo | 32.1°C22.1°C | 22.1°C | 20 | 4.9 |
| Rutshuru | 25.6°C16.1°C | 16.1°C | 139 | 14.9 |
| Manono | 33.4°C21.6°C | 21.6°C | 12 | 3.3 |
| Babamba | 27.6°C20.2°C | 20.2°C | 177 | 26.1 |
| Kasongo | 29.9°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 64 | 11.5 |
| Bulungu | 30.7°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 85 | 15.3 |
| Mweka | 28.9°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 90 | 15.8 |
| Kabalo | 32.8°C22.0°C | 22.0°C | 26 | 5.9 |
| Baudhuinville | 26.0°C17.8°C | 17.8°C | 45 | 7.9 |
| Buta | 29.9°C22.3°C | 22.3°C | 125 | 20.7 |
| Kanyama | 30.9°C19.6°C | 19.6°C | 22 | 4.4 |
| Miabi | 30.5°C20.1°C | 20.1°C | 35 | 6.8 |
| Bolenge | 29.9°C23.4°C | 23.4°C | 128 | 22.3 |
| Kimpese | 29.5°C22.1°C | 22.1°C | 69 | 13.5 |
| Basoko | 29.9°C23.4°C | 23.4°C | 110 | 20.9 |
| Hyosha | 26.5°C17.5°C | 17.5°C | 137 | 19.5 |
| Gbadolite | 30.6°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 138 | 21.0 |
| Kalima | 31.0°C20.2°C | 20.2°C | 27 | 5.4 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.