May weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

As May unfolds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the central rainforest region continues to experience the wet season. Cities like Mbandaka and Kisangani see high rainfall, with monthly averages around 180mm (7.09"). This represents a slight increase from the previous month, maintaining the typical climatic trend of this time of the year. Simultaneously, temperatures stay consistent with the average around 25°C (77°F).

Meanwhile, in the savannah regions of the country, May usually marks the end of the wet season. Cities such as Kananga and Lubumbashi witness a decrease in precipitation compared to April, with monthly totals falling to an average of 50mm (1.97") to 100mm (3.94"). This shift marks the transition to the dry season in these regions. The temperature during this time of the year continues to stay between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

The high-altitude regions near the Rwenzori Mountain Range, including areas like Bukavu, continue to observe lower temperatures due to their elevation. Daytime temperatures usually fluctuate between 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), with cooler temperatures during the night.

Compared to April, May signifies a shift in weather patterns across the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the rainforest region continues to experience significant rainfall, the savannah regions begin transitioning to their dry season. As such, May offers a contrasting mix of weather conditions across the country's diverse climatic zones.

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• Kinshasa - May »
  In Kinshasa during May, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Kinshasa, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:53 WAT.
• Mbuji-Mayi - May »
  In Mbuji-Mayi in May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout May, in Mbuji-Mayi 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Kisangani - May »
  May ushers in a minor fluctuation in temperature, between 20.9°C (69.6°F) to 31.8°C (89.2°F), in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. Kisangani experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F) in May, marking an insignificant shift from 32.3°C (90.1°F) in April.
• Kananga - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kananga sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:22 CAT. In May, in Kananga the rain falls for 14.6 days.
• Goma - May »
  April and May, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. May is the coldest month in Goma with the temperature often reaching an average high of 19.6°C (67.3°F) and an average low of 13.7°C (56.7°F).
• Bukavu - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Bukavu are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bukavu.
• Matadi - May »
  In Matadi during May, the rain falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. In May, the average relative humidity in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo, is 82%.
• Mbandaka - May »
  On the first day of May in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:47. January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Butembo - May »
  In Butembo during May, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 193mm (7.6") of precipitation. May is the most humid month in Butembo with an average relative humidity of 82%.
• Kolwezi - May »
  In Kolwezi the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h. In Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.