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Best time to visit Kinshasa

Go inJune–August

Check current travel advice; many regions are unsafe.

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Kinshasa month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MarchPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AprilPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MayMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat29°CSome rainQuietCheapestDry season
JulyGreat27°CMostly dryQuietCheapestDry season
AugustGreat29°CMostly dryQuietCheapestDry season
SeptemberGreat31°CSome rainQuietCheapestDry season
OctoberMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
NovemberMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
DecemberMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Kinshasa

  • Jun–Sep🌿 Dry seasonCooler, grey and drier months.

Good to know

  • The heaviest rain falls in February–May and November–December.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Kinshasa?

The best time to visit Kinshasa is June–August. Check current travel advice; many regions are unsafe.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Kinshasa?

Fares to Kinshasa stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Kinshasa busiest?

Kinshasa rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Kinshasa?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and July the coolest at 27°C. The wettest period is October–May.

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