The climate in Mbuji-Mayi during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
January is in the summer in Mbuji-Mayi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20°C 68°F |
Average temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 203 mm 8 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 4kph 2 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mbuji-Mayi with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mbuji-Mayi in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | May | 32.2°C 90°F |
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Driest month: | July | 7mm 0.3ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 8.9hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
Wettest month: | November | 226mm 8.9ins |