Kinshasa, DR Congo Weather
Kinshasa hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 77°F (25°C) is about 10°F (6°C) below the typical August high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kinshasa weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Kinshasa looks fog, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 67°. There is a 72% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Kinshasa 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kinshasa
Located in DR Congo, Kinshasa experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 87°F (31°C) in March and dip to about 86°F (30°C) in July, with around 52.1 inches (1323 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Kinshasa weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: 64°F (18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (10.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 74°F (24°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 86°F (30°C) and lows around 69°F (21°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 64°F (18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.6 inches (244 mm) of rain over 23 days, while July is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Kinshasa brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 49 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
December through February
December through February in Kinshasa runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 56 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Kinshasa is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 49 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Kinshasa runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Kinshasa by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 73° | 16 | 5.1 in | 9.1 h/day | 83% |
| February | 87° | 74° | 16 | 5.6 in | 9.0 h/day | 82% |
| March | 87° | 74° | 17 | 5.8 in | 9.1 h/day | 81% |
| April | 87° | 74° | 19 | 6.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 83% |
| May | 87° | 74° | 12 | 3.1 in | 9.8 h/day | 82% |
| June | 86° | 71° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.3 h/day | 74% |
| July | 86° | 69° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 70% |
| August | 87° | 71° | 3 | 0.7 in | 9.3 h/day | 67% |
| September | 89° | 73° | 7 | 1.4 in | 9.5 h/day | 69% |
| October | 87° | 74° | 19 | 6.2 in | 9.2 h/day | 78% |
| November | 85° | 73° | 23 | 9.6 in | 8.6 h/day | 84% |
| December | 85° | 73° | 24 | 7.5 in | 8.8 h/day | 85% |