Climate of Kisangani, Orientale, DR Congo
Point-value climate at Kisangani (Orientale, Congo, Democratic Republic of the). Population approximately 578,470.
Located in Orientale, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kisangani has a tropical climate. Population approximately 578,470. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in April, with rainfall varying from 68 mm / 2.7 in (January) to 226 mm / 8.9 in (October) — about 1772 mm / 69.8 in across the year. Kisangani is the capital of Orientale. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kisangani's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3°C77.5°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 25.7°C78.3°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.7°C78.3°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.8°C78.4°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.4°C77.7°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 25°C77°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.6°C76.3°F | 185 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.9°C76.8°F | 226 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.7°C76.5°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.9°C76.8°F | 107 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kisangani?
Kisangani does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kisangani's warmest month is April at an average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and its driest month is January with about 68 mm / 2.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kisangani?
Kisangani, in Orientale, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1772 mm / 69.8 in, with the wettest month being October (226 mm / 8.9 in) and the driest January (68 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Kisangani in April?
The average temperature in Kisangani in April is 25.8°C / 78.4°F, with rainfall of about 173 mm / 6.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kisangani?
The driest month in Kisangani is January, with about 68 mm / 2.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Kisangani?
The wettest month in Kisangani is October, with approximately 226 mm / 8.9 in of average monthly rainfall.