AI-generatedGbadolite at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 1,183 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 416 m
Climate in Gbadolite
Gbadolite has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while August is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Gbadolite is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gbadolite
The best time to visit Gbadolite is from December to January. From December to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from April to October; the wettest month is October with 169 mm.
Gbadolite through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gbadolite in the dry season
Nov – Mar
Fair
- 32–36 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Gbadolite in the rainy season
Apr – Oct
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 149 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Apr – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:2117:22
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:08–05:48 · evening 16:55–17:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:00–05:08 · evening 17:35–17:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Gbadolite compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 22° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Gbadolite in October?
In October, Gbadolite is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 169 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min05:21 – 17:22
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gbadolite
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Gbadolite: score 51 against 34. In December, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. December has 21 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 51better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 25 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 169 mm | 17 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 22better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gbadolite month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January36° · 7.8 h
In January, Gbadolite is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Gbadolite – and yet one of the best months here.
Gbadolite in January41February36° · 7.2 h
In February, Gbadolite is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in February22March35° · 6.5 h
In March, Gbadolite is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in March23April34° · 6.2 h
In April, Gbadolite is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 132 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in April25May33° · 6.3 h
In May, Gbadolite is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 123 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in May31June32° · 5.9 h
In June, Gbadolite is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 108 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in June34July31° · 5.6 h
In July, Gbadolite is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 126 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in July34August31° · 5.2 h
In August, Gbadolite is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 157 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in August34September31° · 5.4 h
In September, Gbadolite is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 145 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in September34October31° · 5.2 h
In October, Gbadolite is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 169 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in October38November32° · 6.0 h
In November, Gbadolite is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 84 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gbadolite.
Gbadolite in November51December34° · 7.1 h
In December, Gbadolite is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Gbadolite – and yet one of the best months here.
Gbadolite in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gbadolite
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (21°), the warmest in March (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 323 days a year, mostly all year round except in January.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 46 | 36° | 23° | 7.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 36° | 24° | 7.2 h | 6 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 35° | 24° | 6.5 h | 13 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 34° | 24° | 6.2 h | 17 | 132 |
| MayMay | 25 | 33° | 23° | 6.3 h | 19 | 123 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 32° | 22° | 5.9 h | 19 | 108 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 31° | 22° | 5.6 h | 22 | 126 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 31° | 21° | 5.2 h | 24 | 157 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 31° | 21° | 5.4 h | 24 | 145 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 31° | 22° | 5.2 h | 25 | 169 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 32° | 22° | 6.0 h | 15 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 51 | 34° | 22° | 7.1 h | 4 | 17 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
4.28° N, 21.00° E · 416 m · Africa/Kinshasa
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Gbadolite
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Gbadolite, 43 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Gbadolite: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gbadolite has about 25 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gbadolite
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Gbadolite
How breezy and how cloudy Gbadolite is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Gbadolite typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 79 % of the sky over Gbadolite: mostly cloudy, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Gbadolite
How often the day gets hot in Gbadolite (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Gbadolite has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Gbadolite
Weather for your travel dates
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Gbadolite in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Gbadolite has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 49) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 23).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 35 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,610 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: DR Congo
- Currency
- Congolese Franc (CDF)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, D, E · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +243
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Gbadolite vs Bangui
In October the holiday weather in Gbadolite and Bangui is about equally good (score 34 vs 30). During the day Bangui is 1 °C warmer than Gbadolite.
| in October | Gbadolite | Bangui |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 30 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 24 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec |
Through the year
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DR Congo in October: the best places
In October, Gbadolite ranks 6 of 9 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Gbadolite
When is the best time to visit Gbadolite?
The best time to visit Gbadolite is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gbadolite?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Gbadolite?
The rainy season is from April to October; the wettest month is October with 169 mm. The driest month is January with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gbadolite get?
Gbadolite gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.8 hours a day; in August there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Gbadolite in?
Gbadolite is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gbadolite?
A nonstop flight from London to Gbadolite takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gbadolite?
Gbadolite has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 49) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 26, summer holidays 34, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 49.