Good Time to Visit
Weather
The dry season in the north is from December to March, in the south from May to October. Warm temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. (For more information, see Climate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Visitors are advised to bring lightweight clothes at any time of the year, with rainwear during the rainy season.
Public Holidays
The following table shows the public holidays celebrated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| 4 January | Commemoration of the Martyrs of Independence |
| 17 January | National Heroes' Day |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 17 May | National Liberation Day |
| 30 June | Independence Day |
| 1 August | Parents' Day |
| 14 October | Youth Day |
| 17 November | Army Day |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
