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When to go · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo in March

Mixed month. Rains build.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
Low
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Prices
Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rains build.

Weather in March

  • 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, Kolwezirainy

    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.

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

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Where to go in March

Better another month

  • Kinshasa

    Heavy rain; flooding on main roads.