October weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

October in the Democratic Republic of Congo sees a continuation of the transition from the dry to the wet season across different regions of the country. The central rainforest region, including cities like Mbandaka and Kisangani, sees further increases in rainfall, with average precipitation rising to 150mm (5.91"). Temperatures in these areas continue to stay steady, averaging 25°C (77°F).

In the savannah regions, the onset of the wet season becomes more pronounced in October. Cities such as Kananga and Lubumbashi experience an increase in average rainfall, with monthly totals ranging from 80mm (3.15") to 120mm (4.72"). Despite the rise in precipitation, temperatures remain within the usual range, fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

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

Compared to September, October witnesses a further progression of the wet season in both the rainforest and savannah regions. The increase in rainfall marks a shift in the overall weather pattern, highlighting the dynamic nature of the Democratic Republic of Congo's climate as the year progresses.

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• Kinshasa - October »
  February, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. February, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kinshasa.
• Mbuji-Mayi - October »
  On the first day of October in Mbuji-Mayi sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of October, in Mbuji-Mayi, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:18 CAT.
• Kisangani - October »
  October is the most humid month in Kisangani with an average relative humidity of 86%. The month with the most rainfall in Kisangani is October, when the rain falls for 28.5 days and typically aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation.
• Kananga - October »
  In Kananga the average relative humidity in October is 76%. The high-temperature in Kananga during October is 31.4°C (88.5°F) and the low-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F).
• Goma - October »
  Consistent with the trend of raising precipitation levels, October in Goma records a peak in rainfall with a significant increase to 174mm (6.85"). On the last day of October, in Goma, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:51 CAT.
• Bukavu - October »
  October in Bukavu marks a significant shift in weather patterns, as rainfall multiplies from the previous month. In Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.
• Matadi - October »
  In Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo, during October, the rain falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Matadi sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:00.
• Mbandaka - October »
  October in Mbandaka presents somewhat of a climatic extremes with it reaching the highest recorded rainfall of 210mm (8.27") for the year. In Mbandaka the average sunshine duration in October is 5h.
• Butembo - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Butembo is October, when the rain falls for 28.4 days and typically aggregates up to 235mm (9.25") of precipitation. In Butembo during October, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 235mm (9.25") of precipitation.
• Kolwezi - October »
  On the first day of October in Kolwezi sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:13. Kolwezi records a consistent low-temperature average of 18.1°C (64.6°F) during October, indicating a significant difference from the daytime heat.