Weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Right now temperatures across Democratic Republic of the Congo range from 26° to 37°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

Weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo's cities today

🌧️Kananga 37°💧 2.2 mm 🌧️Kikwit 36°💧 1.6 mm 🌧️Kindu 35°💧 0.1 mm 🌧️Kinshasa 33°💧 0.5 mm 🌧️Likasi 32°💧 3.2 mm 🌧️Mbandaka 31°💧 3.3 mm 🌧️Lubumbashi 30°💧 0.2 mm ☁️Butembo 26°💧 0.5 mm ☁️Matadi 26°💧 0.2 mm ☁️Goma 26°💧 0.1 mm

Weather map - today's temperatures

Pill colour shows today's daytime temperature. Click a city for its full 14-day forecast.

Next days in Democratic Republic of the Congo

today🌧️ 31°💧 0.5 mm

Sun🌤️ 33°💧 1.2 mm

Mon☀️ 33°💧 1.2 mm

Tue🌧️ 29°💧 0.7 mm

Wed☁️ 29°💧 0.9 mm

Thu☀️ 29°💧 2.2 mm

Fri☁️ 26°💧 0.7 mm

Sat☀️ 32°💧 0.3 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Friday 11 Sept in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the forecast high is 26°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 30°C to 32°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

31°Cwarmer than usual

usually 30°C–32°C

warmer than 72% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

33°Cexceptionally warm

usually 30°C–32°C

warmer than 93% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual

Monday 7 Sept

33°Cexceptionally warm

usually 30°C–32°C

warmer than 92% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong

Tuesday 8 Sept

29°Cexceptionally cool

usually 30°C–32°C

cooler than 93% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual

Wednesday 9 Sept

29°Cexceptionally cool

usually 30°C–32°C

cooler than 95% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Thursday 10 Sept

29°Ccooler than usual

usually 30°C–32°C

cooler than 87% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

26°Cexceptionally cool

usually 30°C–32°C

cooler than 99% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 1985 (29°C) and the warmest was 2005 (33°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - lower than in 67% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Democratic Republic of the Congo 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

31°

around 23° at night · days with rain: 10

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

30°

around 22° at night · rain chance 2%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

30°

around 23° at night · rain chance 6%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Democratic Republic of the Congo: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 31° by day and 23° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 30° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Today vs the next days - Democratic Republic of the Congo cities

City	Today	+3 days	+7 days	Rain today
🌧️ Kananga	37℃	29℃	33℃	2.2 mm
🌧️ Kikwit	36℃	25℃	31℃	1.6 mm
🌧️ Kindu	35℃	33℃	33℃	0.1 mm
🌧️ Kinshasa	33℃	31℃	32℃	0.5 mm
🌧️ Likasi	32℃	29℃	32℃	3.2 mm
🌧️ Mbandaka	31℃	21℃	27℃	3.3 mm
🌧️ Lubumbashi	30℃	29℃	32℃	0.2 mm
☁️ Butembo	26℃	29℃	24℃	0.5 mm
☁️ Matadi	26℃	32℃	33℃	0.2 mm
☁️ Goma	26℃	29℃	27℃	0.1 mm

Day-by-day forecast for Democratic Republic of the Congo

Saturday5 September 2026

🌧️31°moderate rain

night 22° · evening 27° · rain 0.455 mm · humidity 35% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 71.5%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌤️33°a few clouds

night 23° · evening 28° · rain 1.22 mm · humidity 33% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 34.5%

Monday7 September 2026

☀️33°clear sky

night 24° · evening 29° · rain 1.22 mm · humidity 32% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 40%

Tuesday8 September 2026

🌧️29°light rain

night 23° · evening 30° · rain 0.73 mm · humidity 32% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 71%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☁️29°broken clouds

night 22° · evening 30° · rain 0.92 mm · humidity 36% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 68%

Thursday10 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

night 22° · evening 28° · rain 2.17 mm · humidity 34.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 84%

Friday11 September 2026

☁️26°overcast clouds

night 23° · evening 28° · rain 0.72 mm · humidity 42.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 96%

Saturday12 September 2026

☀️32°clear sky

night 23° · evening 32° · rain 0.345 mm · humidity 39% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 59%

Sunday13 September 2026

🌧️31°light rain

night 22° · evening 29° · rain 2.37 mm · humidity 42% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 52.5%

Monday14 September 2026

☁️28°overcast clouds

night 22° · evening 27° · rain 5.859999999999999 mm · humidity 47.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 96.5%

Tuesday15 September 2026

🌧️31°light rain

night 23° · evening 32° · rain 0.9550000000000001 mm · humidity 47.5% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 65%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☀️32°clear sky

night 23° · evening 33° · rain 1.3399999999999999 mm · humidity 42.5% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 14.5%

Thursday17 September 2026

☀️32°clear sky

night 23° · evening 30° · rain 2.06 mm · humidity 42.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 51.5%

Friday18 September 2026

🌧️31°light rain

night 22° · evening 30° · rain 1.67 mm · humidity 40% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 85%

Saturday19 September 2026

☁️32°broken clouds

night 23° · evening 27° · rain 4.58 mm · humidity 42.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 55%

Sunday20 September 2026

☁️31°broken clouds

night 24° · evening 31° · rain 3.235 mm · humidity 43.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 65%

Air quality and smog in Democratic Republic of the Congo

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Kalemie	104.5	107.6	poor
Kindu	79.4	80.1	poor
Tshikapa	72.9	75.9	sufficient
Lubumbashi	67.1	70.3	sufficient
Likasi	57.9	60.1	sufficient
Kananga	51.7	53.2	moderate
Mwene-Ditu	41.3	42.6	moderate
Mbuji-Mayi	41.2	42.3	moderate
Goma	34.2	36.2	good
Kinszasa	28.2	29.7	good
Kisangani	18.9	19.2	good
Matadi	13.3	14.8	good
Butembo	12.2	12.9	very good
Isiro	8.2	9.2	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).

Democratic Republic of the Congo weather through the year

Democratic Republic of the Congo - annual climate

Democratic Republic of the Congo weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

January (30°)February (30°)March (30°)April (31°)May (31°)June (29°)July (28°)August (29°)September (30°)October (30°)November (29°)December (29°)

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FAQ - Democratic Republic of the Congo weather

What is the weather like in Democratic Republic of the Congo today?

Today it is about 31° during the day and 22° at night, moderate rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Democratic Republic of the Congo?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.