How hot is Kinshasa in May?

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

Does it rain in Kinshasa in May?

Expect around 12.4 rainy days and 80 mm of rainfall in May.

Is May a good time to visit Kinshasa?

May is a fair shoulder-season month in Kinshasa — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.5/10. The best months are June–July.

Kinshasa weather in May

May 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 12.4 days with rain.

5.5 · Fairtravel score for May

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Avg high

30°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

80 mm

Rain days

12.4

Sunshine

9.8 h/day

Daylight

11.8 h

What to pack for Kinshasa in May

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 9 km/h.

How May compares

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

Kinshasa in May: the details

In May, Kinshasa sees average daytime highs of 30°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 80 mm across 12.4 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.8 hours per day with 11.8 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.

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