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 high31°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low21°C / 70°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall3 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity68%💧 humid
Dew point18°C / 65°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind11 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.

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