When to go · Mbandaka

Mbandaka in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, limited river traffic).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Prices: Medium; Democratic Republic of the Congo overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mbandaka

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, limited river traffic).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MbandakaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 12 days
Congo basin centre, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Mbandaka, Kisangani, Salongarainy
Equatorial: rain all year.

Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).

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

First month

Second month

January: 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.