April weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

The transition to the wet season continues into April for the tropical rainforest climate of the central Congo Basin. Major cities in this region, such as Mbandaka and Kisangani, witness further increases in precipitation. Average rainfall during April can reach 150mm (5.91"), continuing the upward trend from March. Consistent with the previous months, temperatures remain steady with daily averages hovering around 25°C (77°F).

In the savannah regions, April often marks the peak of the wet season. Cities such as Kananga and Lubumbashi experience high levels of precipitation, with monthly totals ranging from 200mm (7.87") to 250mm (9.84"). This marks one of the highest average rainfall in the year for these regions. Concurrently, temperatures maintain their usual range, averaging from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Higher-altitude regions, including areas around the Rwenzori Mountain Range like Bukavu, continue to experience cooler temperatures. Daytime temperatures vary from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), with nighttime lows potentially dropping even further.

In comparison to March, the month of April in the Democratic Republic of Congo marks an intensification of the wet season in both the rainforest and savannah regions. This increased rainfall makes April one of the rainiest months across most of the country. Therefore, the climatic conditions during this month underscore the diversity of the Congolese climate and its dynamic transition between seasons.

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• Kinshasa - April »
  In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, during April, the rain falls for 25.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of precipitation. In Kinshasa in April, it is raining for 25.7 days, with typically 123mm (4.84") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mbuji-Mayi - April »
  On the last day of April, in Mbuji-Mayi sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:19 CAT. On the first day of April in Mbuji-Mayi, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:31.
• Kisangani - April »
  On the first day of April in Kisangani sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:26. January, February, April, May, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kisangani.
• Kananga - April »
  In Kananga in April, during 23.8 rainfall days, 110mm (4.33") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The onset of April in Kananga is marked with a high temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), reflecting the same conditions as March.
• Goma - April »
  The months with the highest humidity in Goma are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 88%. The average relative humidity in April in Goma is 88%.
• Bukavu - April »
  April brings with it a continuance of consistent rainfall in Bukavu, although precipitation begins to marginally decrease towards the end of the month. In Bukavu, in April, during 28.9 rainfall days, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Matadi - April »
  In Matadi during April, the rain falls for 24.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of precipitation. On the last day of April, in Matadi, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:00 WAT.
• Mbandaka - April »
  In Mbandaka during April, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of precipitation. On the first day of April in Mbandaka sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:54.
• Butembo - April »
  In Butembo during April, the rain falls for 27.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Butembo are April through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Kolwezi - April »
  On the first day of April in Kolwezi sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21. In Kolwezi, during April, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation.