Best Time to Visit Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DR Congo
Kinshasa is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Kinshasa for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February and May–October; the wetter half falls in March–April and November–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.9°C / 73.2°F in July to 27°C / 80.6°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 257 mm / 10.1 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kinshasa's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
The best time to visit Kinshasa for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 27°C / 80.6°F, and the driest is July with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kinshasa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kinshasa?
The rainy season at Kinshasa, Kinshasa runs through March–April and November–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 139 mm / 5.5 in. The wettest single month is November (257 mm / 10.1 in).
What is the driest month in Kinshasa?
The driest month in Kinshasa is July, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.9°C / 73.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kinshasa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kinshasa — based on point-value climate at the city — are March, April, June, July, August, September, November. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 257 mm / 10.1 in in November, and the coldest month averages 22.9°C / 73.2°F.
Is Kinshasa climate different from Congo, Democratic Republic of the overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kinshasa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Congo, Democratic Republic of the figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kinshasa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.