How hot is Kinshasa in September?

Daytime highs in Kinshasa in September average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 23°C.

Does it rain in Kinshasa in September?

Expect around 7.1 rainy days and 36 mm of rainfall in September.

Is September a good time to visit Kinshasa?

September is a fair shoulder-season month in Kinshasa — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.3/10. The best months are June–July.

Kinshasa weather in September

September is a fair shoulder-season month in Kinshasa — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 23°C, and about 7.1 days with rain.

6.3 · Fairtravel score for September

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

36 mm

Rain days

7.1

Sunshine

9.5 h/day

Daylight

12 h

What to pack for Kinshasa in September

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a packable rain layer

Humidity averages 69%; max daily wind around 12 km/h.

How September compares

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

Kinshasa in September: the details

In September, Kinshasa sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). Rainfall totals roughly 36 mm across 7.1 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.5 hours per day with 12 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 69%.

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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