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 »
  In Kinshasa in February, it is raining for 24.6 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. In February, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, the rain falls for 24.6 days.
• Mbuji-Mayi - February »
  During the month of February, the nighttime temperature in Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo, falls to an average of 20.1°C (68.2°F). On the first day of February in Mbuji-Mayi, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:50.
• Kisangani - February »
  The warmest period in Kisangani is February, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 34.7°C (94.5°F) and a low of 21.6°C (70.9°F). On the first day of February in Kisangani sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35.
• Kananga - February »
  On the first day of February in Kananga sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:54. As one progresses from January to February in Kananga, a slight increase in temperature takes place.
• Goma - February »
  In Goma during February, the rain falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. In Goma, in February, during 20.9 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bukavu - February »
  In Bukavu in February, during 26 rainfall days, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bukavu during February, the rain falls for 26 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation.
• Matadi - February »
  In Matadi during February, the rain falls for 22.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. In Matadi in February, it is raining for 22.6 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mbandaka - February »
  In Mbandaka in February, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Mbandaka, in February, during 9 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Butembo - February »
  In February, in Butembo the rain falls for 17.9 days. The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Butembo during February are 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F) respectively.
• Kolwezi - February »
  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. In Kolwezi, during February, the rain falls for 26.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of precipitation.