Kinshasa weather in August
August in Kinshasa: hot, dry — a great time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Kinshasa · #361 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kinshasa climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 83 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kinshasa in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Kinshasa?
- August in Kinshasa: hot, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Kinshasa on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Kinshasa in August?
- In August, Kinshasa averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 21°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kinshasa in August?
- Kinshasa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in August.