Kinshasa weather in October

October in Kinshasa: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Kinshasa · #511 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 62/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kinshasa climate normals — October

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall147 mm / 5.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point22°C / 71°F
Sunshine8.9 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)68🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kinshasa in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Kinshasa?
October in Kinshasa: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Kinshasa on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
What is the weather like in Kinshasa in October?
In October, Kinshasa averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 147 mm of rain over roughly 18.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kinshasa in October?
Kinshasa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in October.

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