August weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

August continues the prevailing dry season across most regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The central rainforest region, encompassing cities like Mbandaka and Kisangani, remains dry with low levels of rainfall. Average precipitation during this month lies around 50mm (1.97"), consistent with the conditions observed in July. Temperatures continue to hover around the 25°C (77°F) mark, maintaining the typical thermal stability of this region.

In the savannah areas, the dry conditions persist throughout August. Cities such as Kananga and Lubumbashi experience one of their driest months of the year, with average precipitation ranging from 10mm (0.39") to 20mm (0.79"). Temperatures remain steady, fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82.4°F), providing warm and dry conditions for these regions.

In contrast, the high-altitude regions near the Rwenzori Mountain Range, including places like Bukavu, continue to experience cooler temperatures due to their elevation. The daytime temperatures typically range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), dropping further during the night.

Comparing to July, August offers similar weather conditions across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both the rainforest region and savannah areas extend their dry season, while temperatures remain relatively stable. The weather during this month continues to represent the varied and distinctive climatic zones found within the country.

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• Kinshasa - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 55%, August is the least humid month in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. August, with an average high of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and a low of 21.9°C (71.4°F), signifies the warmest month of the year in Kinshasa.
• Mbuji-Mayi - August »
  On the first day of August in Mbuji-Mayi sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:27. On the first day of August in Mbuji-Mayi, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:27.
• Kisangani - August »
  In Kisangani in August, during 28.3 rainfall days, 145mm (5.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Kisangani are March, June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Kananga - August »
  In Kananga in August, during 7.2 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With average high temperatures of 35.8°C (96.4°F) and lows of 22.1°C (71.8°F), August is the warmest month in Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Goma - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 70%, August is the least humid month in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. In Goma in August, during 19.4 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bukavu - August »
  In Bukavu during August, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. On the first day of August in Bukavu sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:11.
• Matadi - August »
  August is the least humid month in Matadi with an average relative humidity of 65%. In Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo, in August, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mbandaka - August »
  In Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, during August, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. With its high average temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and a low of 17°C (62.6°F), August is regarded as the coldest month in Mbandaka.
• Butembo - August »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Butembo are April through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. On the first day of August in Butembo sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:12.
• Kolwezi - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 31%, August is the least humid month in Kolwezi. In August, the average relative humidity in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, is 31%.