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When to go · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo in September

Good month. End of the dry season.

Key facts

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

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Democratic Republic of the Congo

End of the dry season.

Weather in September

  • Kinshasa and Kongo Central · Kinshasa, Matadi, Muandafine

    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, Kolwezibest weather

    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 September

Rated best or good this month

  • Katanga plateau

    Best weather of the year (Lubumbashi, Kolwezi)

  • Kinshasa

    Late dry season; heat returns.