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When is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
In general the best time to visit Kinshasa is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, September, October, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is April, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in October and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kinshasa in different months
This is the average weather in Kinshasa for each month based on historic data:
June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +30°C during September.
In January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 217 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 184 mm in November.
Climate in Kinshasa
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kinshasa for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +35°C | +36°C | +35°C | +34°C | +33°C | +33°C | +34°C | +35°C | +35°C | +34°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +28°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +19°C | +19°C | +20°C | +18°C | +15°C | +15°C | +15°C | +18°C | +19°C | +19°C | +19°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 84 | 83 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 77 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 86 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 127 | 108 | 128 | 160 | 85 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 113 | 184 | 161 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 26 | 29 | 30 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kinshasa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kinshasa is October with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +19°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kinshasa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kinshasa is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kinshasa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 5 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 29 rainy days and 184 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kinshasa:
What is the hottest month in Kinshasa?
The hottest month in Kinshasa is October with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Kinshasa?
The coldest month in Kinshasa is July with minimum temperatures of +19°C.
Is Kinshasa worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kinshasa could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kinshasa?
if you're looking to visit Kinshasa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Kinshasa
Source of the data
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.