February weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

February continues the contrasting weather patterns observed in January across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The tropical rainforest climate in the central basin, including cities such as Mbandaka and Kisangani, persists with its dry season. Precipitation remains relatively low, with average rainfall measuring approximately 60mm (2.36"), a slight increase from January. However, the temperatures continue to stay consistent, with daily averages around 25°C (77°F).

In contrast, the savannah regions, particularly those encompassing cities like Kananga and Lubumbashi, remain within their wet season. The average precipitation during February can range from 150mm (5.91") to 180mm (7.09"), remaining relatively similar to the levels observed in January. Temperatures, likewise, continue to average between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

In higher-altitude regions, such as Bukavu near the Rwenzori Mountain Range, February remains relatively cool. Daytime temperatures fluctuate between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F), with nighttime temperatures dropping further.

In comparison to January, February maintains similar climatic trends across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rainforest regions continue their dry season, while the savannah areas persist with their wet season. This month thus offers a continuation of the diverse and contrasting weather conditions experienced across the country's various climatic zones.

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• Kinshasa - February »
  Entering February, Kinshasa's average high-temperature reads a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. The months with the lowest UV index in Kinshasa are February, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Mbuji-Mayi - February »
  Mbuji-Mayi's weather, upon February's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), nearly identical to the prior month. On the last day of February, in Mbuji-Mayi, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:45 CAT.
• Kisangani - February »
  In Kisangani in February, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Kisangani are January, February, April, May, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Kananga - February »
  In Kananga during February, the rain falls for 22.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. In Kananga during February, the rain falls for 22.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.
• Goma - February »
  In Goma during February, the rain falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. On the first day of February in Goma sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:22.
• Bukavu - February »
  In Bukavu in February, during 26 rainfall days, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of February in Bukavu, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:24.
• Matadi - February »
  In Matadi in February, during 22.6 rainfall days, 98mm (3.86") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In February, the average relative humidity in Matadi is 82%.
• Mbandaka - February »
  In Mbandaka in February, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation. The average sunshine duration in February in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, is 7h.
• Butembo - February »
  In Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo, in February, during 17.9 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of February in Butembo sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:19.
• Kolwezi - February »
  Kolwezi records an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.2°C (75.6°F) in February, maintaining a close correlation with January's 23.5°C (74.3°F). As the year flows into February in Kolwezi, there is a decrease in rainfall - though negligible - and the number of rainy days slightly decreases compared to January.