When to go · Mbandaka

Mbandaka in October

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
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).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MbandakaHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 13 days
Congo basin centre, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Mbandaka, Kisangani, Salongarainy
Equatorial: rain all year.

Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Rains return.

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

First month

Second month

October: 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.