The weather in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo

It's hot in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.

August is a good month to be in Democratic Republic of the Congo for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Democratic Republic of the Congo. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 41°C in 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in August for Democratic Republic of the Congo

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Democratic Republic of the Congo New York
Average temperature 33°C 30°C
Max. temperature 33°C 31°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 48 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 8 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Democratic Republic of the Congo with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 23°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Democratic Republic of the Congo is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Democratic Republic of the Congo is based on weather data from Kinshasa. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Temperature in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Total precipitation in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo over the years

Daily UV index in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Democratic Republic of the Congo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.