Current Weather and Forecast in Kinshasa, DR Congo
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About the weather in Kinshasa
Kinshasa has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 69°. November brings the most rain, on about 23 days, while June is the sunniest, with 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 158 days.
Kinshasa climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the best month to go to Kinshasa?
June to September is the sweet spot for Kinshasa - humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Expect 87°F (31°C) in the afternoon and around 3 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
Which month is coolest in Kinshasa?
July, with highs of 86°F (30°C) and lows near 69°F (21°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 64°F (18°C).
Is there snow in Kinshasa?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Kinshasa shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Which month is warmest in Kinshasa?
March, averaging 87°F (31°C) by day and 74°F (24°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 95°F (35°C).
Which months are driest in Kinshasa?
3 months average under 20 mm of rain, with July the driest at 3 mm (0.1 in).
Is Kinshasa warmer or cooler than most cities?
Its 79°F (26°C) annual average is warmer than 88% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
Which month is wettest in Kinshasa?
November, at 9.6 inches (244 mm) over about 23 days. July is the driest month, at 3 mm (0.1 in).
What should I wear in Kinshasa?
It depends on the month: March runs to 87°F (31°C) while July holds at 86°F (30°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.