December weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

December continues the trend of the wet season in most regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, albeit with a slight decrease in precipitation. The central rainforest region, including cities like Mbandaka and Kisangani, experiences high levels of rainfall, albeit slightly lower than November, with average precipitation around 180mm (7.09"). Despite the slight decrease in rainfall, temperatures continue to hover around the 25°C (77°F) mark.

In the savannah regions, rainfall also remains high in December. Cities such as Kananga and Lubumbashi experience substantial rainfall, with monthly averages between 150mm (5.91") and 200mm (7.87"). Temperatures continue to fluctuate between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82.4°F), offering warm conditions despite the heavy precipitation.

The high-altitude regions near the Rwenzori Mountain Range, including areas like Bukavu, continue to record cooler temperatures due to their elevation. The daytime temperatures generally fluctuate between 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), dropping further during the night.

Compared to November, December experiences a minor reduction in rainfall across both the rainforest and savannah regions, while temperatures remain relatively stable. The wet season continues its hold on the country, making December a notably rainy month within the Democratic Republic of Congo's climatic calendar.

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• Kinshasa - December »
  During the month of December, the temperature in Kinshasa generally drops to a low average of 21.5°C (70.7°F). February, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Mbuji-Mayi - December »
  On the first day of December in Mbuji-Mayi sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of December, in Mbuji-Mayi, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:42 CAT.
• Kisangani - December »
  In Kisangani, during December, the rain falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. During the month of December, an average temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) is noted during the nights in Kisangani.
• Kananga - December »
  January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo. January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Goma - December »
  In Goma during December, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 120mm (4.72") of precipitation. In Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, during December, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 120mm (4.72") of precipitation.
• Bukavu - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, is December, when the rain falls for 30.1 days and typically aggregates up to 167mm (6.57") of precipitation. Bukavu's weather in December is marked by the highest monthly rainfall of 167mm (6.57"), making it the rainiest month of the year, and reaffirming the city's characteristic as a high-rainfall region.
• Matadi - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Matadi is December, when the rain falls for 28.8 days and typically aggregates up to 173mm (6.81") of precipitation. With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 22.2°C (72°F), December stands out as the coldest month in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Mbandaka - December »
  August through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo. In Mbandaka in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 120mm (4.72") of accumulated precipitation.
• Butembo - December »
  In Butembo during December, the rain falls for 24.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 139mm (5.47") of precipitation. December's average high-temperature in Butembo is a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F), maintaining a close comparison with November's 25.6°C (78.1°F).
• Kolwezi - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kolwezi is December, when the rain falls for 29.7 days and typically aggregates up to 259mm (10.2") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, is December, when the rain falls for 29.7 days and typically aggregates up to 259mm (10.2") of precipitation.