How hot is Kinshasa in March?

Daytime highs in Kinshasa in March average 31°C (87°F); nights drop to about 24°C.

Does it rain in Kinshasa in March?

Expect around 17.2 rainy days and 148 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Kinshasa?

March 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 March

March is a challenging month to visit Kinshasa — consider June–July instead. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 24°C, and about 17.2 days with rain.

4.1 · Poortravel score for March

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Avg high

31°C

Avg low

24°C

Rainfall

148 mm

Rain days

17.2

Sunshine

9.1 h/day

Daylight

12 h

What to pack for Kinshasa in March

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

Humidity averages 81%; max daily wind around 10 km/h.

How March compares

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

Kinshasa in March: the details

In March, Kinshasa sees average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 24°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 148 mm across 17.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.1 hours per day with 12 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 81%.

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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