Democratic Republic of the CongoThe climate of Kinshasa
The current climate in Kinshasa features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kinshasa in recent years was 41°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in January 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Kinshasa receives 1529 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Kinshasa?
The best time to visit Kinshasa for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kinshasa. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Kinshasa
The climate table of Kinshasa shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 121 | 178 | 183 | 182 | 102 | 9,7 | 4,2 | 48 | 37 | 152 | 255 | 257 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kinshasa
Yearly Temperature in Kinshasa
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kinshasa
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kinshasa
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kinshasa
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Average weather in Kinshasa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kinshasa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.