Democratic Republic of the Congo in December

Wet; Christmas diaspora flights full.

• Kinshasa and Kongo Central · Kinshasa, Matadi, Muandastorm or typhoon risk

  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, Kolwezirainy

  Long dry season May–October; cold nights in June–July.

• Eastern highlands (under advice) · Goma, Bukavu, Virungafine

  Mild at 1,500 m; shown for completeness — all travel advised against.

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.

• Christmas

  25 Dec

  Diaspora flights full.

Crowds · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Low

Prices · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Medium

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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• Kinshasa and Kongo Central

  Dry, grey and cooler June–September; storms and floods November–December and March–April.

• Kinshasa

  Heavy rain; traffic worse.