When to go · Kisangani
Kisangani in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Dry and overcast; best for Kongo Central if advice allows.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 165
- Crowds
- Medium
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Dry and overcast; best for Kongo Central if advice allows.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- KisanganiHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 165 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 165 days
- Congo basin centre, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Mbandaka, Kisangani, Salongafine
Equatorial: rain all year.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Medium
- Prices · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Dry and overcast; best for Kongo Central if advice allows.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kisangani, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 165
Jan: 53 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (less rain)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Dry and overcast; best for Kongo Central if advice allows.
January: Inside Kisangani's best window: Dec–Mar (less rain).
Kisangani: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast