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Bumba in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (rainy season; roads may be impassable).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Bumba

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (rainy season; roads may be impassable).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • BumbaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 8 days
  • Katanga plateau, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Lubumbashi, Kolwezirainy

    Long dry season May–October; cold nights in June–July.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Low
Prices · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Medium

Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Short drier spell; still hot.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bumba, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 8 (better)

    Jun: 10

  • Crowds

    Feb: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Jun: 0

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (rainy season; roads may be impassable).

June: Inside Bumba's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season).

Bumba: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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