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Boyoma Falls

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Boyoma Falls

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Best timeJun–Aug
Set inDemocratic Republic of the Congo
In season~88°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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72–93°F
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Map showing the location of Boyoma Falls
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jan–Feb. Go in Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 38%
WarmestFeb · 93°F
WettestOct
Best windowJun–Aug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Boyoma Falls, formerly known as Stanley Falls, is a series of seven cataracts, each no more than 5 m (16 ft) high, extending over more than 100 km (62 mi) along a curve of the Lualaba River between the river port towns of Ubundu and Kisangani in the Orientale Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The seven cataracts have a total drop of 61 m (200 ft). They form the largest waterfall by volume of annual flow rate in the world, exceeding both the Niagara Falls and the Iguazu Falls.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Aug, the 3 months that line up best.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Boyoma Falls?

The best time to visit Boyoma Falls is June–August, in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Where is Boyoma Falls?

Boyoma Falls is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What is Boyoma Falls known for?

Boyoma Falls, formerly known as Stanley Falls, is a series of seven cataracts, each no more than 5 m (16 ft) high, extending over more than 100 km (62 mi) along a curve of the Lualaba River between the river port towns of Ubundu and Kisangani in the Orientale Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The seven cataracts have a total drop of 61 m (200 ft). They form the largest waterfall by volume of annual flow rate in the world, exceeding both the Niagara Falls and the Iguazu Falls.

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