When to go · Mbandaka
Mbandaka in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, limited river traffic).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, limited river traffic).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- MbandakaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 12 days
- Congo basin centre, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Mbandaka, Kisangani, Salongarainy
Equatorial: rain all year.
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: Wet; Christmas diaspora flights full.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mbandaka, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 12 (better)
Jun: 16
Crowds
Dec: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Jun: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, limited river traffic).
June: Inside Mbandaka's best window: Jun–Sep.
Mbandaka: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast