Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Democratic Republic of the Congo with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°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 December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Democratic Republic of the Congo with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Democratic Republic of the Congo will be around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 257 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 51% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December 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 December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
257 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 December a good time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?
After some sun? Then December 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 December
With 35°C, Democratic Republic of the Congo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 25°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 December in Democratic Republic of the Congo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December 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 December in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December 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 December, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Daily UV Index in December in Democratic Republic of the Congo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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 December in Democratic Republic of the Congo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Democratic Republic of the Congo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Democratic Republic of the Congo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December 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 December for Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Average Weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo by Month
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