How hot is Kinshasa in August?

Daytime highs in Kinshasa in August average 31°C (87°F); nights drop to about 21°C.

Does it rain in Kinshasa in August?

Expect around 2.9 rainy days and 18 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Kinshasa?

August is a good month to visit Kinshasa. Overall travel score: 7.7/10. The best months are June–July.

Kinshasa weather in August

August is a good month to visit Kinshasa. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 21°C, and about 2.9 days with rain.

7.7 · Goodtravel score for August

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Avg high

31°C

Avg low

21°C

Rainfall

18 mm

Rain days

2.9

Sunshine

9.3 h/day

Daylight

11.9 h

What to pack for Kinshasa in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)

Humidity averages 67%; max daily wind around 13 km/h.

How August compares

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

Kinshasa in August: the details

In August, Kinshasa sees average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (71°F). Rainfall totals roughly 18 mm across 2.9 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.3 hours per day with 11.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 67%.

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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