May weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

As May unfolds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the central rainforest region continues to experience the wet season. Cities like Mbandaka and Kisangani see high rainfall, with monthly averages around 180mm (7.09"). This represents a slight increase from the previous month, maintaining the typical climatic trend of this time of the year. Simultaneously, temperatures stay consistent with the average around 25°C (77°F).

Meanwhile, in the savannah regions of the country, May usually marks the end of the wet season. Cities such as Kananga and Lubumbashi witness a decrease in precipitation compared to April, with monthly totals falling to an average of 50mm (1.97") to 100mm (3.94"). This shift marks the transition to the dry season in these regions. The temperature during this time of the year continues to stay between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

The high-altitude regions near the Rwenzori Mountain Range, including areas like Bukavu, continue to observe lower temperatures due to their elevation. Daytime temperatures usually fluctuate between 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), with cooler temperatures during the night.

Compared to April, May signifies a shift in weather patterns across the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the rainforest region continues to experience significant rainfall, the savannah regions begin transitioning to their dry season. As such, May offers a contrasting mix of weather conditions across the country's diverse climatic zones.

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• Kinshasa - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kinshasa sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:53 WAT. In Kinshasa in May, during 23.6 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mbuji-Mayi - May »
  In Mbuji-Mayi, May registers the highest temperatures, averaging 32.6°C (90.7°F) at the peak and 19.7°C (67.5°F) at the lowest. May brings some relief from rain to Mbuji-Mayi with the average rainfall sinking to 66mm (2.6").
• Kisangani - May »
  In Kisangani in May, it is raining for 24.9 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. May ushers in a minor fluctuation in temperature, between 20.9°C (69.6°F) to 31.8°C (89.2°F), in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Kananga - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kananga sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:22 CAT. In Kananga in May, during 14.6 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Goma - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Goma sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:01 CAT. April and May, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Bukavu - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Bukavu are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The most humid month in Bukavu is May, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
• Matadi - May »
  On the first day of May in Matadi sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:00. In Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo, in May, it is raining for 19.5 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mbandaka - May »
  On the last day of May, in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:48 WAT. In Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Butembo - May »
  The most humid month in Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo, is May, with an average relative humidity of 82%. The months with the lowest UV index in Butembo are April through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Kolwezi - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kolwezi, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:01 CAT. May is the last month it rains in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo.