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Kisangani

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kisangani month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kisangani are typically June, July and December, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and November the wettest (about 168 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January32.522.23310.1
February33.722.9409.8
March32.723.0879.2
April31.222.91248.9
May31.122.91059.3
June31.022.4729.5
July29.921.9978.8
August29.621.81388.5
September29.821.91548.9
October30.222.21619.0
November29.422.01688.8
December30.422.1689.4

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1883

    Before Henry Morton Stanley, working on behalf of King Leopold II of the Belgians, founded what would become Stanley Falls Station in 1883, the area was inhabited by Wagenya, who used Wagenia Falls (which was formerly named Stanley Falls) for fishing.

  2. Documented history · 1877

    This area, characterised by its seven falls spanning 100 kilometres (62 mi) between Kisangani and Ubundu, was first traversed by Stanley in 1877 after navigating the rapids and falls that impeded further upstream navigation, mistakenly believing he was descending the Nile River.

  3. First traversal by Henry Morton Stanley (1877)

    Stanley first traversed the seven falls between Kisangani and Ubundu in 1877, mistakenly believing he was descending the Nile River.

  4. Founding of Stanley Falls Station (1883)

    Henry Morton Stanley founded what would become Stanley Falls Station in 1883, establishing a trading post on the island of Wana Rusari.

  5. Simba Rebellion and Operation Dragon Rouge (1964)

    Rebel forces captured Kisangani (then Stanleyville) in August 1964; foreign forces launched Operation Dragon Rouge to rescue hostages.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Henry Morton Stanley

    Explored the area in 1877 and founded Stanley Falls Station in 1883 on behalf of King Leopold II.

  • King Leopold II of Belgium

    His Congo Free State sponsored the establishment of the trading post that became Kisangani.

  • Patrice Lumumba

    Nationalist leader who built a strong political base in Kisangani before his 1961 assassination.

  • Laurent‑Désiré Kabila

    Used Kisangani as a forward base for the forces that overthrew Mobutu in 1997.

  • Mike Hoare

    Colonel who led Operation Dragon Rouge in 1964 to rescue hostages in Kisangani.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Kisangani

    Wikidata places this site in Kisangani. Church in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Kisangani Bangoka International Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Kisangani. Airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Simisini Air Base

    Wikidata places this site in Kisangani. Air base serving de Kisangani-Simisini in DR Congo.

  • Tshopo dam

    Wikidata places this site in Kisangani. Dam in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Ketele military camp

    Wikidata places this site in Kisangani. Military camp and training center of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • Lukusa military camp

    Wikidata places this site in Kisangani. Military camp and training center of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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01 · Overview

Kisangani, in brief

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02 · History

How Kisangani took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kisangani

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kisangani

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kisangani

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kisangani

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kisangani

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01 · Q&A

Where is Kisangani located and what are its coordinates?

Kisangani is situated in Democratic Republic of the Congo at geographic coordinates 0.5153, 25.1910 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kisangani?

Kisangani has a recorded population of approximately 1,181,788 and observes the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (CDF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kisangani?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kisangani include fr-CD, ln, ktu, kg, sw, lua, and the circulating currency is CDF.

04 · Q&A

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