Climate of Mbandaka, Équateur, DR Congo
Point-value climate at Mbandaka (Équateur, Congo, Democratic Republic of the). Population approximately 274,996.
Located in Équateur, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Mbandaka has a tropical climate. Population approximately 274,996. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in March, with rainfall varying from 89 mm / 3.5 in (July) to 239 mm / 9.4 in (October) — about 1821 mm / 71.7 in across the year. Mbandaka is the capital of Équateur. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mbandaka's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4°C77.7°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.9°C78.6°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 26°C78.8°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 26°C78.8°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.8°C78.4°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 25°C77°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.1°C75.4°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.9°C76.8°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.1°C77.2°F | 239 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.2°C77.4°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mbandaka?
Mbandaka does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Mbandaka's warmest month is March at an average of 26°C / 78.8°F, and its driest month is July with about 89 mm / 3.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mbandaka?
Mbandaka, in Équateur, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1821 mm / 71.7 in, with the wettest month being October (239 mm / 9.4 in) and the driest July (89 mm / 3.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Mbandaka in March?
The average temperature in Mbandaka in March is 26°C / 78.8°F, with rainfall of about 154 mm / 6.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mbandaka?
The driest month in Mbandaka is July, with about 89 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Mbandaka?
The wettest month in Mbandaka is October, with approximately 239 mm / 9.4 in of average monthly rainfall.