When to go · Zongo
Zongo in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- ZongoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 4 days
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: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Zongo, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jun: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 4 (better)
Jun: 9
Crowds
Jan: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Jan: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Jun: 0
January: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season)). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Hot and humid in Kinshasa; Martyrs' Day (4 Jan) and Kabila/Lumumba days (16–17 Jan).
June: Inside Zongo's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season).
Zongo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen