Kinshasa, DR Congo Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Kinshasa, it is 79° with patchy rain nearby. Today's forecast reaches 88°, with a low of 75°.
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Kinshasa hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical November high of 85°F (29°C).
5:52 PM
Sunset
5:34 AM
Sunrise
Now forecast details
79° Patchy rain nearby
- Feels like
- 85°
- Precipitation
- 22% chance, 0 in
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- SW 2 mphGusts 8 mph
- Pressure
- 29.99 inHg
- Visibility
- 6 mi
Current conditions in detail
Wind
2 mph
SW · gusts 8 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
76% chance today
Kinshasa weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)
Tomorrow in Kinshasa looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 89° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 77% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
High / Low
89° / 76°
Precipitation
77%
Sunrise / sunset
05:34 AM / 05:52 PM
Kinshasa 14-day forecast
Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 75°
Chance of precipitation:
76%
Mon, Nov 16
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 89°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
77%
Tue, Nov 17
Tuesday
Cloudy
High 89°
Low 75°
Chance of precipitation:
86%
Wed, Nov 18
Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 82°
Low 73°
Chance of precipitation:
84%
Thu, Nov 19
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 90°
Low 72°
Chance of precipitation:
82%
Fri, Nov 20
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 91°
Low 75°
Chance of precipitation:
81%
Sat, Nov 21
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84°
Low 75°
Chance of precipitation:
90%
Sun, Nov 22
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 90°
Low 75°
Chance of precipitation:
81%
Mon, Nov 23
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
71%
Tue, Nov 24
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 89°
Low 75°
Chance of precipitation:
83%
Wed, Nov 25
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
82%
Thu, Nov 26
Thursday
Light drizzle
High 84°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
88%
Fri, Nov 27
Friday
Light rain shower
High 90°
Low 74°
Chance of precipitation:
87%
Sat, Nov 28
Saturday
Light rain shower
High 87°
Low 75°
Chance of precipitation:
87%
Kinshasa stays warm through the year
Even July, the coolest month, has average highs near 86°F (30°C). March is hottest, so the main seasonal change is intensity rather than a move from warm to cold.
Plan around moisture and heat
- Rain and sunshineAbout 1323 mm (52.1 inches) falls across 158 wet days, with 9.3 hours of sunshine on an average day.
- Typical day and nightKinshasa averages 87°F (30°C) by day and 73°F (23°C) at night across the year.
- Seasonal changeMarch highs reach 87°F (31°C), while July lows fall to 69°F (21°C).
Explore Kinshasa month by month, including 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.