Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Democratic Republic of the Congo in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Democratic Republic of the Congo with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Democratic Republic of the Congo will be around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 121 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 52% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Democratic Republic of the Congo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Democratic Republic of the Congo in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
121 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 9 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in January
With 36°C, Democratic Republic of the Congo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 27°C.
The climate of Democratic Republic of the Congo is based on weather data from Kinshasa. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Democratic Republic of the Congo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Daily UV Index in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.
Temperature in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Democratic Republic of the Congo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Average Weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo by Month
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