January weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the weather in January is predominantly dictated by the different climatic zones present within the country's borders. In the tropical rainforest climate of the central basin, January falls within the dry season. Consequently, the region, including cities like Kisangani, receives comparatively less rainfall. Monthly precipitation averages around 50mm (1.97"), a significant decrease from the heavier rainfall of the preceding months. Temperatures, however, remain consistently high, averaging 25°C (77°F), which is typical for this equatorial region.

Moving towards the savannah regions, January is generally one of the wetter months of the year. Cities such as Lubumbashi, located in the southeastern part of the country, experience increased rainfall during this time. Average precipitation ranges from 150mm (5.91") to 200mm (7.87"), while temperatures hover between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

In the high-altitude regions, January presents more varied conditions. Areas like Bukavu, situated near the Rwenzori Mountain Range, observe cooler temperatures due to their altitude. The daily average temperature can vary from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), and nighttime temperatures often drop further.

Comparatively, January is a transition month in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rainforest regions are in the midst of their dry season, offering a stark contrast to the more rainy conditions observed in December. Conversely, the savannah regions are transitioning into their wetter period, seeing a notable increase in precipitation when compared to the preceding dry season in November and December. The January weather provides an intriguing mix of conditions across the country's diverse climatic zones.

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• Kinshasa - January »
  On the first day of January in Kinshasa, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:13. The months with the highest UV index in Kinshasa are January, March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Mbuji-Mayi - January »
  On the last day of January, in Mbuji-Mayi, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:50 CAT. Mbuji-Mayi experiences a transition to a still tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of January, not greatly differing from December's 30.3°C (86.5°F).
• Kisangani - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 64%, January is the least humid month in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. When considering the first month of the year, January records some of the lowest average temperatures in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo ranging from a low of 21.1°C (70°F) to a high of 34.2°C (93.6°F).
• Kananga - January »
  In Kananga during January, the rain falls for 25.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation. In Kananga in January, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation.
• Goma - January »
  Notably, January in Goma is characterized by the ideal balance of a relatively low average daily amount of rainfall at 57mm (2.24") and modest temperatures with highs around 21.5°C (70.7°F) and lows at approximately 12.8°C (55°F) alongside abundant sunshine for an average of 9 hours a day. In Goma, in January, during 19.6 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bukavu - January »
  On the last day of January, in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:24 CAT. In January, in Bukavu the rain falls for 28.2 days.
• Matadi - January »
  On the first day of January in Matadi sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:23. In Matadi in January, during 27 rainfall days, 135mm (5.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mbandaka - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Mbandaka is January, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 80mm (3.15") of precipitation. In Mbandaka in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 80mm (3.15") of accumulated precipitation.
• Butembo - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Butembo is January, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically collects 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. The least humid month in Butembo is January, with an average relative humidity of 64%.
• Kolwezi - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Kolwezi is January, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine. January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo.