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Kananga in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest: Jul averages about 10 mm of rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Rains ease late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
31°C (89°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

MixedDemocratic Republic of the Congo month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest: Jul averages about 10 mm of rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Rains ease late in the month.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • KanangaHighs around 31.4 °C (89 °F), lows around 19.8 °C (68 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Low
Prices · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Medium

Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Rains ease late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kananga, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Mixed

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 31.4 °C (89 °F)

    Jun: 30.9 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 19.8 °C (68 °F)

    Jun: 18.5 °C (65 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 8

    Jun: 3 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 0

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest: Jul averages about 10 mm of rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Rains ease late in the month.

June: Inside Kananga's best window: Jun–Aug (driest: Jul averages about 10 mm of rain).

Kananga: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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