Kinshasa weather and climate in 2024
Day
31 °C
Night
22 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
151 mm
in month
Rainy days
10 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
82 %
Day
31 °C
Night
22 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
151 mm
in month
Rainy days
10 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
82 %
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Weather overview
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is a place with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 28 °C (83 °F) in July to 33 °C (91 °F) in April. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in April with 22 °C (72 °F), the lowest in July with 19 °C (66 °F). The least rainy month in Kinshasa is July with its 1 day of rain, the rainiest month is November, when it rains 15 days.
January weather
The day temperature rise's start could be observed in January in Kinshasa. The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value being 10 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed too, its value is 151 mm (5.96 in). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value being 5 hours.
February weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 32 °C (89 °F) in Kinshasa. The number of rainy days continues to descent, the value of this measure is 9 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent as well, with its value of 140 mm (5.50 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, its value is 7 hours.
March weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 32 °C (90 °F) in Kinshasa. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, and the rainfall amount starts to rise too in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent in this month. The wind speed reaches its maximum, with its value being 2.
April weather
The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 33 °C (91 °F) in Kinshasa, and the night temperature is on its maximum as well, the value of this measure is 22 °C (72 °F). The rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 207 mm (8.13 in), and the number of rainy days continues to rise too, with its value being 13 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, the value of this measure is 7 hours.
May weather
The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed in Kinshasa, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed as well, with its value of 139 mm (5.46 in). The day temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value of 32 °C (89 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in May.
June weather
The tourist season is at its beginning in Kinshasa. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, while the night temperature starts to descent, its value is 20 °C (67 °F). The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, the value of this measure is 6 mm (0.24 in), and the number of rainy days continues to descent too. The wind speed reaches its minimum in this month.
July weather
The day temperature is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 28 °C (83 °F) in Kinshasa, and the minimum of the night temperature is observable as well, with its value being 19 °C (66 °F). The number of rainy days is on its minimum, with its value being 1 day, and the minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed too in this month. The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in July. The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, its value is 4 hours.
August weather
The day temperature starts to rise, with its value of 30 °C (85 °F) in Kinshasa, and the night temperature starts to rise too in this month. The dry season is close to its peak, and the tourist season continues too. The humidity is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 70 %.
September weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 31 °C (88 °F) in Kinshasa, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, its value is 21 °C (69 °F). There is pending tourist season, and the dry season continues as well. The rainfall amount starts to rise, with its value being 39 mm (1.55 in), and the beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed as well, its value is 4 days.
October weather
The rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month in Kinshasa, and the number of rainy days continues to rise as well, with its value being 11 days. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 21 °C (70 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in this month.
November weather
The rainfall amount reaches its maximum, with its value being 261 mm (10.26 in) in Kinshasa, and the maximum of the number of rainy days is observable as well, with its value being 15 days. The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in this month.
December weather
The rainfall amount starts to descent, the value of this measure is 191 mm (7.53 in) in Kinshasa, and the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed as well, with its value of 14 days. The maximum of the humidity is observable in this month. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in December. The maximum of the day length is observable, its value is 12 hours.
FAQs
How windy is it in Kinshasa in March?
In Kinshasa in March, there will be an average wind scale of 2. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
Is there a dry season in April in Kinshasa?
No, April is not a dry month in Kinshasa, expect rain approximately 13 days in a month.
How humid is Kinshasa in May?
In May in Kinshasa, expect humidity around 83 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
What is the night temperature in June in Kinshasa?
The average night temperature in Kinshasa in June is 20 °C (67 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks.
What is the average number of rainy days in Kinshasa in July?
There are 1 day, which are rainy in Kinshasa in July, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.1 days of the week, or in general - 2 % days.
What is the temperature in Kinshasa during the day in August?
The average daily temperature in August in Kinshasa is 30 °C (85 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in Kinshasa in September?
In Kinshasa in September, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
How many hours of sun to expect in October in Kinshasa?
There is an average length of sunshine of 5 hours per day in October in Kinshasa.
Is there a wet season in Kinshasa in November?
No, there is no wet season in November in Kinshasa - you can expect 15 days of rain during the month.
Are there good conditions to visit in Kinshasa in December?
December is a good month to visit Kinshasa. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 31 °C (87 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 22 °C (71 °F).
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.