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Tshikapa weather forecast — today & tomorrow

31°

Partly cloudy

High: 32° · Low: 21° · Feels like 34°

Rain expected around 05:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 2% 31°
14:00 6% 31°
15:00 15% 32°
16:00 26% 32°
17:00 33% 31°
18:00 31% 31°
19:00 25% 29°
20:00 18% 28°
21:00 11% 27°
22:00 4% 26°
23:00 · 25°
00:00 1% 25°
01:00 5% 24°
02:00 8% 24°
03:00 9% 23°
04:00 9% 23°
05:00 8% 23°
06:00 6% 22°
07:00 4% 22°
08:00 2% 23°
09:00 1% 25°
10:00 1% 27°
11:00 2% 30°
12:00 4% 31°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    35° / 25°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 33%
    Wind
    8 km/h N
    UV index
    8 · High
    Sun
    6:48 / 18:38

Details

Air quality
69 Poor
PM2.5 38 · PM10 41

Tshikapa's Climate

Tshikapa lies in the Kasaï region of the south-western Democratic Republic of the Congo, at the confluence of the Kasaï and Tshikapa rivers in low-lying terrain just south of the equator, giving it a hot, humid tropical savanna climate for most of the year. Daytime highs stay steady around 28–32°C with little seasonal change. The wet season is long, running from about September to May with frequent afternoon showers and thunderstorms, while a short, cooler dry season falls mid-year (June–August) since the city lies in the southern hemisphere, bringing clearer skies and lower humidity.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tshikapa?

The dry season from June to August is best: less rain, clearer skies and more comfortable humidity, easing travel that is harder in the wet months.

What are the hottest months in Tshikapa?

Late dry season into the early rains, roughly August to October, is hottest, with daytime highs of 32–34°C before showers cool the air.

How long does the rainy season last in Tshikapa?

The wet season is long, from about September to May, mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms that can raise the level of the Kasaï River.

Does Tshikapa have a clear dry season?

Yes, a short, cooler dry season falls mid-year, around June to August, when rain drops off sharply and skies clear as the city sits in the southern hemisphere.

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