How hot is Kinshasa in April?

Daytime highs in Kinshasa in April average 30°C (87°F); nights drop to about 23°C.

Does it rain in Kinshasa in April?

Expect around 19 rainy days and 170 mm of rainfall in April.

Is April a good time to visit Kinshasa?

April is a challenging month to visit Kinshasa — consider June–July instead. Overall travel score: 4.1/10. The best months are June–July.

Kinshasa weather in April

April is a challenging month to visit Kinshasa — consider June–July instead. Expect highs around 30°C, lows near 23°C, and about 19 days with rain.

4.1 · Poortravel score for April

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Avg high

30°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

170 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

9.1 h/day

Daylight

11.9 h

What to pack for Kinshasa in April

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 83%; max daily wind around 9 km/h.

How April compares

Best months in Kinshasa: June–July. See the full best time to visit Kinshasa guide.

Kinshasa in April: the details

In April, Kinshasa sees average daytime highs of 30°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 170 mm across 19 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.1 hours per day with 11.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 83%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (-4.33, 15.31) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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