Mbuji-Mayi Weather in January
Democratic Republic of the Congo · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low21°C (70°F)
Rainfall149 mm (5.9 in)
RatingPoor 3.2/10
Expect hot days in Mbuji-Mayi in January: the average high is 29°C (84°F) and the average low is 21°C (70°F). The month is wet, with about 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain spread over 22 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. Humidity averages 79%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Mbuji-Mayi?
January is not the best time to visit Mbuji-Mayi (3.2/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in May.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 21°C (70°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (77°F) |
| Rainfall | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 22 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 86% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 3.9 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Mbuji-Mayi in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Mbuji-Mayi weather in other months
Jan29°C / 21°C149 mmPoorFeb30°C / 22°C134 mmPoorMar30°C / 21°C139 mmPoorApr30°C / 22°C110 mmFairMay31°C / 21°C39 mmExcellentJun33°C / 19°C6 mmGoodJul34°C / 19°C4 mmFairAug35°C / 21°C44 mmFairSep32°C / 22°C105 mmFairOct30°C / 22°C141 mmPoorNov29°C / 21°C176 mmPoorDec29°C / 21°C154 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit Mbuji-MayiFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Cape Town22°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Agadir22°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Luxor22°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Aswan25°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sharm el-Sheikh23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Kananga28°C · 149 mm
- Lubumbashi26°C · 266 mm
- Kisangani31°C · 62 mm
- Gitega25°C · 181 mm
- Kigali27°C · 104 mm
- Kinshasa29°C · 196 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.