Best time to visit Kinshasa, DR Congo
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Kinshasa are July, June, August — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | July | 30.8° | 18.9° | 9.2 mm | 23 | 10.9 h | 99 |
| 2 ★ | June | 30.9° | 19.9° | 46.6 mm | 52 | 10.7 h | 96 |
| 3 ★ | August | 31.3° | 20° | 119.5 mm | 52 | 10.2 h | 93 |
| 4 | September | 32° | 21.3° | 161.4 mm | 88 | 9.7 h | 87 |
| 5 | May | 30.8° | 21.7° | 421.2 mm | 110 | 9.8 h | 80 |
| 6 | October | 31° | 21.7° | 763.4 mm | 134 | 9.1 h | 68 |
| 7 | January | 29.3° | 21.4° | 857 mm | 139 | 8.5 h | 66 |
| 8 | February | 30.4° | 21.7° | 963.7 mm | 128 | 8.8 h | 62 |
| 9 | March | 30.6° | 21.8° | 975.8 mm | 135 | 8.8 h | 62 |
| 10 | April | 30.4° | 21.8° | 1022.1 mm | 135 | 8.8 h | 62 |
| 11 | December | 29.1° | 21.4° | 1097.5 mm | 141 | 8.5 h | 62 |
| 12 | November | 29.1° | 21.3° | 1414.4 mm | 146 | 8.2 h | 61 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
When to visit Kinshasa by month
Month-specific guides: the best time to visit Kinshasa in each month, with the travel-comfort score and typical weather.
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Best time to visit Kinshasa in each month
Month-by-month best-time verdicts: is each month a best month to visit Kinshasa, with the score breakdown and rank.
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