Kinshasa weather in January
January in Kinshasa: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Kinshasa · #362 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kinshasa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 126 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 91 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kinshasa in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kinshasa?
- January in Kinshasa: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kinshasa on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Kinshasa in January?
- In January, Kinshasa averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 22.7°C, with about 126 mm of rain over roughly 20.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kinshasa in January?
- Kinshasa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 91 in January.