Kinshasa in August
9.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
1Rainy days (5 mm)
11:51 hDaylight
06:07Sunrise · 17:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (1.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 22°C | 116 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.9 |
| February | 30°C | 23°C | 103 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.4 |
| March | 31°C | 23°C | 109 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 31°C | 23°C | 140 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 30°C | 22°C | 73 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 29°C | 20°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| August | 29°C | 20°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| September | 30°C | 22°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 30°C | 22°C | 113 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.9 |
| November | 29°C | 22°C | 183 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.0 |
| December | 29°C | 22°C | 156 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kinshasa in August?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
The best months are July, June, August.