When to go · Mbandaka
Mbandaka in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, limited river traffic).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, limited river traffic).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- MbandakaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 14 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: Heavy rain and flooding.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mbandaka, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 14 (better)
Jun: 16
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, limited river traffic).
June: Inside Mbandaka's best window: Jun–Sep.
Mbandaka: 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