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According to shoppingpicks, October in the Democratic Republic of Congo marks the start of the rainy season. Temperatures range from an average high of 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit) to an average low of 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit). Rainfall increases significantly to an average of 100 mm (4 in) per month, and thunderstorms become more frequent. November continues to be wet and humid, with temperatures ranging between 27-22°C (81-72°F). Rainfall remains high at an average of 90 mm (3.5 in), while thunderstorms remain frequent. December is still wet and humid, with temperatures ranging from an average high of 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit) to an average low of 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). Rainfall decreases slightly to an average of 80 mm (3.2 in), and thunderstorms are still common. The equator runs right through the Democratic Republic of Congo, also known as Congo-Kinshasa. The country used to be called Zaire. There is a tropical climate. It is hot and stuffy and it rains a lot. One third of the country lies above the equator. The dry season runs from December to February. The southern part has the dry period between April and September, when the sun mainly provides the northern hemisphere with heat. The north is generally drier than the south. It always rains around the equator. There are also tropical rainforests. Check a2zgov for Democratic Republic of the Congo government and politics.