When to go · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo in April
Avoid month. Heavy rain and flooding.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Crowds
- Low
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- Medium
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
Verdict
AvoidVoykit month rating for Democratic Republic of the Congo
Heavy rain and flooding.
Weather in April
- Kinshasa and Kongo Central · Kinshasa, Matadi, Muandarainy
Dry, grey and cooler June–September; storms and floods November–December and March–April.
- Congo basin centre · Mbandaka, Kisangani, Salongarainy
Equatorial: rain all year.
- Katanga plateau · Lubumbashi, Kolwezifine
Long dry season May–October; cold nights in June–July.
- Eastern highlands (under advice) · Goma, Bukavu, Virungarainy
Mild at 1,500 m; shown for completeness — all travel advised against.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Simon Kimbangu Day
6 Apr
Public holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Low
- Prices · Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Medium
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
Where to go in April
Better another month
Heavy rain and flooding.