At a glance
| Metric | Abidjan | Kinshasa |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 31°C | 32°C |
| Coldest month low | 22°C | 21°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1889 mm | 1324 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.4 h/day | 9.3 h/day |
| Best months | August | June–July |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Abidjan | Kinshasa | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8 · Poor | 5.1 · Fair | Kinshasa |
| February | 3.5 · Poor | 4.6 · Poor | Kinshasa |
| March | 3.6 · Poor | 4.1 · Poor | Kinshasa |
| April | 3.7 · Poor | 4.1 · Poor | Kinshasa |
| May | 4.3 · Poor | 5.5 · Fair | Kinshasa |
| June | 5.5 · Fair | 8.6 · Excellent | Kinshasa |
| July | 6.3 · Fair | 8.8 · Excellent | Kinshasa |
| August | 7.3 · Good | 7.7 · Good | Kinshasa |
| September | 6.0 · Fair | 6.3 · Fair | Kinshasa |
| October | 5.4 · Fair | 4.0 · Poor | Abidjan |
| November | 4.8 · Poor | 4.8 · Poor | — |
| December | 4.2 · Poor | 4.8 · Poor | Kinshasa |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Abidjan or Kinshasa?
Kinshasa has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 1 for Abidjan — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
The best months to visit Abidjan are August, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
The best months to visit Kinshasa are June–July, based on six years of climate data.
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