Climate of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DR Congo
Point-value climate at Kinshasa (Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the). Population approximately 7,843,000.
Located in Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kinshasa has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 7,843,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 22.9°C / 73.2°F in July to 27°C / 80.6°F in April, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 257 mm / 10.1 in (November) — about 1432 mm / 56.4 in across the year. As the national capital of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kinshasa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2°C79.2°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 179 mm7″ | Tropical |
| April | 27°C80.6°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.4°C79.5°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 22.9°C73.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.9°C75°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 26°C78.8°F | 257 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.9°C78.6°F | 174 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September. Kinshasa's warmest month is April at an average of 27°C / 80.6°F, and its driest month is July with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kinshasa?
Kinshasa, in Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.9°C / 73.2°F in July to 27°C / 80.6°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1432 mm / 56.4 in, with the wettest month being November (257 mm / 10.1 in) and the driest July (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Kinshasa in April?
The average temperature in Kinshasa in April is 27°C / 80.6°F, with rainfall of about 214 mm / 8.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kinshasa?
The driest month in Kinshasa is July, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.9°C / 73.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Kinshasa?
The wettest month in Kinshasa is November, with approximately 257 mm / 10.1 in of average monthly rainfall.