Maiko National Park
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Maiko National Park is a national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo covering about 10,830 km2. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The park experiences high temperatures between 27 °C and 29 °C throughout the year. Rainfall is consistent every month, with the wettest periods occurring between August and October when monthly rainfall reaches about 280 mm. The most rain falls in October, with approximately 30 rainy days.
To reach the park, travelers can fly to Goma International Airport, which is 233 km away. The park is located about 1,429 km from the capital, Kinshasa.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 24 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 114 | 124 | 177 | 215 | 254 | 184 | 191 | 281 | 282 | 284 | 228 | 148 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
