Best Time to Visit Kinshasa
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, Sep.
Apr is warmest (31.7°C high); Nov is rainiest (257 mm).
Kinshasa weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.5 | 22 | 148 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 31.3 | 22.1 | 134 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 31.6 | 22.1 | 179 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 31.7 | 22.3 | 214 | 6 |
| May | 30.8 | 22 | 139 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 28.5 | 19.7 | 6 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 27.3 | 18.6 | 2 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 28.2 | 19.5 | 8 | 6 |
| Sep | 29.8 | 21.1 | 38 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 30.5 | 21.8 | 133 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 30.2 | 21.8 | 257 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 30 | 21.9 | 174 | 5.5 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugSep
Beaches: JulJunAugSep
Hiking: JulJunAugSep
Sightseeing: JulJunAugSep
Kinshasa quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
Jul, Jun, Aug, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 257 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Apr, with average highs of 31.7°C.
Where to stay
See Kinshasa hotels · Book Kinshasa tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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