Équateur weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Like most weather services, we show Équateur at one spot: Mbandaka, its largest city. At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM, 3 PM, 4 PM (19.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM, 3 PM, 4 PM (19.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season JanOff season Mar, Sep–Nov
About Mbandaka weather
Is it raining in Mbandaka right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM, 3 PM, 4 PM (19.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mbandaka this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 22–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Mbandaka lately?
In the past 7 days, Mbandaka had 4 rainy days and 11.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mbandaka?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Équateur weather by month
When is the best time to visit Équateur?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Équateur is Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in November to 31°C (87°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Équateur?
October is the wettest month, with about 198 mm (7.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 81 mm (3.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Équateur?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mbandaka), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Équateur
Weather can differ a lot within Équateur: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.