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When to go · Mbuji-Mayi

Mbuji-Mayi in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (rainy season, roads become impassable).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (89°F) / 20°C (69°F)
average high / low
Rain days
16
Crowds
Low
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mbuji-Mayi

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (rainy season, roads become impassable).

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • Mbuji-MayiHighs around 31.6 °C (89 °F), lows around 20.3 °C (69 °F), rain on about 16 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: Heavy rain and flooding.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mbuji-Mayi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 31.6 °C (89 °F)

    Jun: 32.5 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 20.3 °C (69 °F)

    Jun: 17.7 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 16

    Jun: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Jun: 0

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (rainy season, roads become impassable).

June: Inside Mbuji-Mayi's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season).

Mbuji-Mayi: 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

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