Kinshasa weather in August
In August, Kinshasa has an average high of 31 °C88 °F and an average low of 21 °C70 °F, with about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation. It is the 8th warmest month of the year and ranks 10th for precipitation.
How August compares with other months
Compared with July, August is 1.1 °C2 °F warmer on average and wetter by 17 mm0.7 in. Compared with September, August is 1.1 °C1.9 °F cooler on average and drier by 57 mm2.2 in. Daylight lasts about 12.0 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 71% and the average cloud amount 56%.
Is August a good time to visit Kinshasa?
Yes — August is one of the most comfortable months to visit Kinshasa by our comfort score, which favours average highs of 21–28 °C, lows above 5 °C, little rain and moderate humidity.
What to wear in August
For Kinshasa in August, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
August in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 3188 | 2170 | 210.8 |
| Brazzaville | 3188 | 2069 | 130.5 |
| Inkisi | 3086 | 1966 | 120.5 |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 3086 | 1763 | 120.5 |
| Nkayi | 3289 | 2067 | 50.2 |
| Mbanza Kongo | 3188 | 1763 | 100.4 |
| Bandundu Province | 3391 | 2374 | 522.0 |
| Matadi | 3290 | 1966 | 60.2 |
| Dolisie | 3187 | 1864 | 30.1 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F warmer in August: Bandundu Province; cooler: Inkisi, Mbanza-Ngungu, Mbanza Kongo and Dolisie.
Other months in Kinshasa
- January30 °C86 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- February30 °C86 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- March30 °C87 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- April30 °C86 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- May30 °C86 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- June30 °C86 °F / 20 °C69 °F
- July30 °C86 °F / 20 °C67 °F
- August31 °C88 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- September32 °C89 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- October30 °C87 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- November29 °C85 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- December29 °C85 °F / 23 °C73 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Kinshasa in August?
In August the average high in Kinshasa is 31 °C (88 °F) and the average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Kinshasa in August?
On average about 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation falls in August; it ranks 10th of the 12 months.
Is August the warmest month in Kinshasa?
No. The warmest month in Kinshasa is September, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F). The coldest month is July, with an average low of 20 °C (67 °F).
How long is the day in Kinshasa in August?
In the middle of August the day in Kinshasa lasts about 12.0 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Kinshasa in August?
The average relative humidity in August is about 71%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Kinshasa in August?
On average about 56% of the sky is covered by cloud in August. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 490 m, while Kinshasa lies at about 281 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.4 °C2.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.