Kinshasa weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Kinshasa: highs of 30°C (85°F) and about 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (67°F) and cloud cover 56% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with July, it is warmer and wetter; September brings highs of 30°C (86°F) and 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kinshasa, the largest city in Kinshasa. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Kinshasa?
best month Weather score 85/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Kinshasa.
Does it rain a lot in Kinshasa in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 21 mm (0.8 in) falls in an average August. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Kinshasa in August?
Days average 30°C (85°F) and nights 20°C (67°F).
Kinshasa weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 184 mm | 80% | fair |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm | 82% | fair |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 229 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 236 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 155 mm | 70% | fair |
| June | 29°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm | 52% | best |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 4 mm | 50% | best |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 21 mm | 56% | best |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 78 mm | 61% | best |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 207 mm | 74% | fair |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 317 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 276 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kinshasa in August
Weather can differ a lot within Kinshasa: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.