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 »
  August, on average, is the warmest month registering a high temperature of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and a low of 21.9°C (71.4°F). In Kinshasa during August, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
• Mbuji-Mayi - August »
  On the first day of August in Mbuji-Mayi, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:27. In the transition from July to August, Mbuji-Mayi reports an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month.
• Kisangani - August »
  In Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, in August, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 145mm (5.71") of accumulated precipitation. 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. In Kananga in August, during 7.2 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Goma - August »
  The least humid month in Goma is August, with an average relative humidity of 70%. In Goma, in August, during 19.4 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bukavu - August »
  August is the least humid month in Bukavu, with an average relative humidity of 60%. August in Bukavu is characterized by an average rainfall of 26mm (1.02"), marking a slight increase from July, setting the stage for a transition to the wetter months ahead.
• Matadi - August »
  The least humid month in Matadi is August, with an average relative humidity of 65%. In August, the average relative humidity in Matadi is 65%.
• Mbandaka - August »
  The month of August sees the average lowest temperatures in Mbandaka, reaching 29°C (84.2°F) at the peak and 17°C (62.6°F) at the low. In Mbandaka August records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 29°C (84.2°F) and reaching a low of 17°C (62.6°F).
• 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. In August, in Butembo the rain falls for 29.5 days.
• Kolwezi - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 31%, August is the least humid month in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo. June through August are months without rainfall in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo.