Tshikapa weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (76°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jul. Tshikapa sits 477 m (1,565 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tshikapa, Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–JulOff season Oct–Apr
About Tshikapa weather
Is it raining in Tshikapa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Tshikapa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 21–23°. 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 Tshikapa lately?
In the past 7 days, Tshikapa had 3 rainy days and 16.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tshikapa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Tshikapa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tshikapa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tshikapa is May–Jul, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in December to 34°C (93°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Tshikapa?
November is the wettest month, with about 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Tshikapa?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does Tshikapa have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar, Nov–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Tshikapa weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months