Kinshasa weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Like most weather services, we show Kinshasa at one spot: Kinshasa, its largest city. At 7:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (2.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 46%
- Chance of rain
- 55%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (2.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec
About Kinshasa weather
Is it raining in Kinshasa right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (2.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kinshasa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Kinshasa lately?
In the past 7 days, Kinshasa had 5 rainy days and 20.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kinshasa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kinshasa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kinshasa is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Kinshasa?
November is the wettest month, with about 317 mm (12.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Kinshasa?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).
Does Kinshasa have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–May is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Kinshasa weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kinshasa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kinshasa
Weather can differ a lot within Kinshasa: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.