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Mbuji-Mayi weather forecast — today & tomorrow

32°

Clear sky

High: 33° · Low: 22° · Feels like 35°

Clear sky.

Hourly forecast

Now 3% 32°
14:00 2% 33°
15:00 9% 33°
16:00 21% 33°
17:00 29% 33°
18:00 30% 31°
19:00 28% 30°
20:00 25% 28°
21:00 20% 27°
22:00 13% 26°
23:00 8% 26°
00:00 6% 25°
01:00 6% 24°
02:00 6% 24°
03:00 7% 23°
04:00 9% 23°
05:00 10% 22°
06:00 9% 22°
07:00 8% 22°
08:00 6% 24°
09:00 4% 26°
10:00 2% 28°
11:00 2% 31°
12:00 6% 33°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    36° / 24°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 30%
    Wind
    12 km/h W
    UV index
    8 · High
    Sun
    6:36 / 18:27

Details

Air quality
100 Very poor
PM2.5 54 · PM10 57

Mbuji-Mayi's Climate

Mbuji-Mayi lies in south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo, on an inland plateau at around 700 m, giving it a hot, humid tropical savanna climate with fairly steady temperatures all year. Daytime highs are usually 28–32°C, with nights softened by the elevation. Sitting just south of the equator, the year splits into a long rainy season from September to May, bringing afternoon showers and strong thunderstorms, and a short, cooler dry season from about June to August. Humidity is high through the wet season, making it feel muggy, while the dry season is clearer and markedly less rainy.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mbuji-Mayi?

The dry season from June to August is most comfortable: little rain, clear skies and lower humidity, though days stay warm around 28–30°C.

What are the hottest months in Mbuji-Mayi?

Late dry season into early rains, roughly August to October, is hottest, with daytime highs typically 31–33°C.

When does Mbuji-Mayi get the most rain?

The rainy season runs September to May, peaking around November and again in March–April with afternoon showers and strong thunderstorms.

Does Mbuji-Mayi have a cold season?

Not truly cold; temperatures stay steady year-round, but the June–August dry season is cooler and drier, with nights around 15–17°C.

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