Mbandaka
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Mbandaka month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mbandaka are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and October the wettest (about 176 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7 | 23.1 | 59 | 10.2 |
| February | 32.3 | 23.5 | 62 | 10.0 |
| March | 31.6 | 23.6 | 110 | 9.4 |
| April | 31.1 | 23.6 | 118 | 9.4 |
| May | 30.8 | 23.6 | 118 | 9.3 |
| June | 30.4 | 23.1 | 74 | 9.8 |
| July | 29.5 | 22.7 | 82 | 9.4 |
| August | 29.3 | 22.7 | 119 | 9.4 |
| September | 29.4 | 22.7 | 167 | 8.9 |
| October | 29.8 | 22.9 | 176 | 8.8 |
| November | 29.8 | 22.8 | 154 | 8.5 |
| December | 30.6 | 22.8 | 91 | 9.0 |
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01 · OverviewMbandaka, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Mbandaka took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Mbandaka
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Mbandaka
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Mbandaka
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Mbandaka
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Mbandaka
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Mbandaka
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mbandaka
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01 · Q&AWhere is Mbandaka located and what are its coordinates?
Mbandaka is situated in Democratic Republic of the Congo at geographic coordinates 0.0486, 18.2603 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Mbandaka?
Mbandaka has a recorded population of approximately 455,011 and observes the Africa/Kinshasa time zone (CDF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Mbandaka?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Mbandaka include fr-CD, ln, ktu, kg, sw, lua, and the circulating currency is CDF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mbandaka?
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