How hot is Kinshasa in October?

Daytime highs in Kinshasa in October average 31°C (87°F); nights drop to about 23°C.

Does it rain in Kinshasa in October?

Expect around 18.7 rainy days and 158 mm of rainfall in October.

Is October a good time to visit Kinshasa?

October is a challenging month to visit Kinshasa — consider June–July instead. Overall travel score: 4.0/10. The best months are June–July.

Kinshasa weather in October

October is a challenging month to visit Kinshasa — consider June–July instead. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 23°C, and about 18.7 days with rain.

4.0 · Poortravel score for October

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Avg high

31°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

158 mm

Rain days

18.7

Sunshine

9.2 h/day

Daylight

12.1 h

What to pack for Kinshasa in October

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

Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 10 km/h.

How October compares

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

Kinshasa in October: the details

In October, Kinshasa sees average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 158 mm across 18.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.2 hours per day with 12.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.

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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