How hot is Kinshasa in January?

Daytime highs in Kinshasa in January average 30°C (85°F); nights drop to about 23°C.

Does it rain in Kinshasa in January?

Expect around 16.5 rainy days and 129 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Kinshasa?

January is a fair shoulder-season month in Kinshasa — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.1/10. The best months are June–July.

Kinshasa weather in January

January is a fair shoulder-season month in Kinshasa — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 30°C, lows near 23°C, and about 16.5 days with rain.

5.1 · Fairtravel score for January

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Avg high

30°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

129 mm

Rain days

16.5

Sunshine

9.1 h/day

Daylight

12.2 h

What to pack for Kinshasa in January

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 January compares

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

Kinshasa in January: the details

In January, Kinshasa sees average daytime highs of 30°C (85°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). Rainfall totals roughly 129 mm across 16.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.1 hours per day with 12.2 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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