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 »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Kinshasa are February, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, in October, during 25.3 rainfall days, 138mm (5.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mbuji-Mayi - October »
  On the first day of October in Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:20. The introduction of October in Mbuji-Mayi notes a subtle temperature variation to a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F) from September's 31.4°C (88.5°F).
• Kisangani - October »
  The most humid month in Kisangani is October, with an average relative humidity of 86%. October and November represent the coldest period in Kisangani with an average high-temperature of 30.2°C (86.4°F).
• Kananga - October »
  In Kananga in October, during 23.6 rainfall days, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Kananga are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Goma - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Goma is October, when the rain falls for 27.7 days and typically aggregates up to 174mm (6.85") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Goma sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:56.
• Bukavu - October »
  On the first day of October in Bukavu sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:58. In Bukavu, during October, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.
• Matadi - October »
  February, June, July, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo. In Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.
• Mbandaka - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mbandaka is October, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 210mm (8.27") of precipitation. October in Mbandaka presents somewhat of a climatic extremes with it reaching the highest recorded rainfall of 210mm (8.27") for the year.
• 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. On the last day of October, in Butembo sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:49 CAT.
• Kolwezi - October »
  The average relative humidity in October in Kolwezi is 53%. In Kolwezi, during October, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.