How hot is Kinshasa in February?

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

Does it rain in Kinshasa in February?

Expect around 16 rainy days and 143 mm of rainfall in February.

Is February a good time to visit Kinshasa?

February is a challenging month to visit Kinshasa — consider June–July instead. Overall travel score: 4.6/10. The best months are June–July.

Kinshasa weather in February

February is a challenging month to visit Kinshasa — consider June–July instead. Expect highs around 30°C, lows near 23°C, and about 16 days with rain.

4.6 · Poortravel score for February

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg high

30°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

143 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

9 h/day

Daylight

12.1 h

What to pack for Kinshasa in February

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

Humidity averages 82%; max daily wind around 10 km/h.

How February compares

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

Kinshasa in February: the details

In February, Kinshasa sees average daytime highs of 30°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 143 mm across 16 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9 hours per day with 12.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 82%.

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.

Where should you go next month?

Get one email a month with the destinations at their seasonal best. Double opt-in, unsubscribe anytime.