April could be a good time to visit Kinshasa, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +30°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in April. However, expect about 28 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 160 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
160 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kinshasa has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Kinshasa in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kinshasa for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +30°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +21°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +28°C.
Is Kinshasa warm or cold in April?
Kinshasa is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +22°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
April is one of the warmest months in Kinshasa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Kinshasa in April
Kinshasa weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+30°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+19°C
+20°C
+18°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+35°C
+34°C
Rainfall
128 mm
160 mm
85 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
82%
84%
84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
4
2
6
Rainy days
27
28
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 128 mm to 160 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Kinshasa in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kinshasa is gradually decreasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Kinshasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 186 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Kinshasa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kinshasa wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 184 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Kinshasa?
This is the weather in Kinshasa in April 2023:
1 April
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+30°C
2 April
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+30°C
3 April
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+30°C
4 April
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+29°C
5 April
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+30°C
6 April
☁️
+29°C
7 April
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+30°C
8 April
☁️
+30°C
9 April
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+31°C
10 April
☁️
+30°C
11 April
☁️
+31°C
12 April
🌧️
+26°C
13 April
☁️
+31°C
14 April
☀️
+31°C
15 April
☁️
+32°C
16 April
🌧️
+28°C
17 April
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+30°C
18 April
☁️
+30°C
19 April
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+33°C
20 April
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+28°C
21 April
☁️
+29°C
22 April
☁️
+30°C
23 April
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+29°C
24 April
☁️
+31°C
25 April
☁️
+30°C
26 April
☁️
+32°C
27 April
☁️
+31°C
28 April
🌧️
+27°C
29 April
☁️
+29°C
30 April
🌧️
+28°C
In April 2023 Kinshasa had 1 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kinshasa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kinshasa in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+28°C) and the highest in 2018 (+30°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 899 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 1339 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kinshasa in April:
Is April a good time to visit Kinshasa?
It’s always a good time to visit Kinshasa, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kinshasa in April?
April is warm in Kinshasa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Kinshasa rainy in April?
Kinshasa is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kinshasa in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kinshasa in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kinshasa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
