Current Weather and Forecast in Kinshasa, DR Congo

DR Congo 🇨🇩 · Local time 23:30
85°
Smoky haze Feels like 88° · High 100° / Low 76°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
58%
0 Low
Updated 4 hours ago

Kinshasa hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 100°F (38°C) is about 13°F (7°C) above the typical October high of 87°F (31°C).

Now
12 AM
1 AM
17%
2 AM
15%
3 AM
27%
4 AM
71%
5 AM
71%
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
71%
7 AM
67%
8 AM
57%
9 AM
27%
10 AM
17%
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
20%
3 PM
4 PM
17%
5 PM
5:51 PM
Sunset
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
15%
9 PM
15%
10 PM
15%

Full Kinshasa hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
88°
Wind
6 mph
W · gusts 11 mph
Humidity
58%
Pressure
29.85 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
37% chance today

Kinshasa weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Kinshasa looks overcast, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 74% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).

High / Low
90° / 76°
Precipitation
74%
Sunrise / sunset
05:41 AM / 05:51 PM

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Kinshasa 14-day forecast

Today
Smoky haze
High 100° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 37%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Overcast
High 90° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Overcast
High 92° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 64%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Smoky haze
High 92° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Smoky haze
High 78° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 88° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 45%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 94° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 27%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 92° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 89° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 97° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 91° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 76%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 85° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 85° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 18%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 97° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 36%

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.