Climate of Kinshasa, DR Congo
Area-weighted average across Kinshasa. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kinshasa, a subdivision of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22°C / 71.6°F in July to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in March, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 251 mm / 9.9 in depending on the season (1538 mm / 60.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.7°C76.5°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.1°C77.2°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.4°C77.7°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.4°C77.7°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 25°C77°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.1°C73.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 22°C71.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 23.2°C73.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.4°C75.9°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 24.8°C76.6°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 186 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
The best months to visit Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and the driest is July with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kinshasa?
Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22°C / 71.6°F in July to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1538 mm / 60.6 in, with the wettest month being November (251 mm / 9.9 in) and the driest July (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kinshasa?
The hottest month in Kinshasa is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Kinshasa?
The coldest month in Kinshasa is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22°C / 71.6°F.
When does it rain most in Kinshasa?
The wettest month in Kinshasa is November, averaging about 251 mm / 9.9 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.