DR Congo Weather
🇨🇩 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
June to September
Weather in DR Congo at a glance
Our DR Congo coverage centers on Kinshasa, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 87°F (31°C) in March and 86°F (30°C) in July, with about 158 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Kinshasa - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: June to September
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Kinshasa averages 9.3 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1323 mm (52.1 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally June to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Kinshasa climate page.
Live weather across DR Congo today
DR Congo cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 79° | Mar · 87° | Jul · 69° | 158 | 9.3 | 0 |
DR Congo weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 73° | 16 | 9.1 h/day |
| February | 87° | 74° | 16 | 9.0 h/day |
| March | 87° | 74° | 17 | 9.1 h/day |
| April | 87° | 74° | 19 | 9.1 h/day |
| May | 87° | 74° | 12 | 9.8 h/day |
| June | 86° | 71° | 1 | 10.3 h/day |
| July | 86° | 69° | 0 | 10.1 h/day |
| August | 87° | 71° | 3 | 9.3 h/day |
| September | 89° | 73° | 7 | 9.5 h/day |
| October | 87° | 74° | 19 | 9.2 h/day |
| November | 85° | 73° | 23 | 8.6 h/day |
| December | 85° | 73° | 24 | 8.8 h/day |
DR Congo weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit DR Congo?
Averaged across the covered cities, June to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in DR Congo?
Snow is essentially absent in the DR Congo cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of DR Congo like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.