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 »
  On the first day of April in Kinshasa, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:04. In Kinshasa, during April, the rain falls for 25.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of precipitation.
• Mbuji-Mayi - April »
  When are sunrise and sunset in April in Mbuji-Mayi? As Mbuji-Mayi transitions from March to April, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), nearly the same as the previous 31.4°C (88.5°F).
• Kisangani - April »
  In Kisangani the average relative humidity in April is 78%. 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, it is raining for 23.8 days, with typically 110mm (4.33") of accumulated precipitation. 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 - April »
  The initiation of April in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, sees an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.4°C (68.7°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. The average sunshine duration in April in Goma is 7.8h.
• Bukavu - April »
  With an average of 8.6h of sunshine, April has the least sunshine of the year in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. April brings with it a continuance of consistent rainfall in Bukavu, although precipitation begins to marginally decrease towards the end of the month.
• Matadi - April »
  On the first day of April in Matadi sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of April, in Matadi sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:00 WAT.
• Mbandaka - April »
  On the first day of April in Mbandaka, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:53. On the first day of April in Mbandaka, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:53.
• Butembo - April »
  On the first day of April in Butembo sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:09. April through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Kolwezi - April »
  In Kolwezi in April, during 21.4 rainfall days, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of April in Kolwezi, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21.