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When to go · Mbuji-Mayi

Mbuji-Mayi in May

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 20°C (67°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
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 May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Mbuji-MayiHighs around 32.6 °C (91 °F), lows around 19.7 °C (67 °F), rain on about 7 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 Mbuji-Mayi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 32.6 °C (91 °F)

    Jun: 32.5 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 19.7 °C (67 °F)

    Jun: 17.7 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 7

    Jun: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 0

May: 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

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