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Kisangani in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
218
Crowds
Low
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kisangani

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • KisanganiHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 218 days
  • Congo basin centre, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Mbandaka, Kisangani, Salongarainy

    Equatorial: rain all year.

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: Rains return.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 218

    Jan: 53 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (heaviest rain).

January: Inside Kisangani's best window: Dec–Mar (less rain).

Kisangani: 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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