Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kinshasa Climate
Kinshasa is a city in DR Congo (06) with a population of about 16,000,000. Its average annual temperature is 25.5°C (78°F), with roughly 1429 mm of rain per year.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1429
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Kinshasa Climate
Kinshasa has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F) and receives about 1429 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1429
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 146 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 134 mm |
| March | 27° / 80° | 179 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 212 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 136 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 6 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 2 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 7 mm |
| September | 25° / 78° | 37 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 139 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 258 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 173 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kinshasa
The most comfortable months to visit Kinshasa are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 19°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kinshasa are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kinshasa, DR Congo has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C and about 1429 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is July.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Kinshasa average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.