Kinshasa weather in October
In October, Kinshasa has an average high of 30 °C87 °F and an average low of 23 °C73 °F, with about 207 mm8.1 in of precipitation. It is the 2nd warmest month of the year and ranks 5th for precipitation.
How October compares with other months
Compared with September, October is about the same temperature and wetter by 129 mm5.1 in. Compared with November, October is 0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer on average and drier by 110 mm4.3 in. Daylight lasts about 12.2 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 78% and the average cloud amount 74%.
Is October a good time to visit Kinshasa?
October is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 30 °C87 °F), it is fairly wet (207 mm8.1 in) and it is humid (78%). The most comfortable months in Kinshasa are June–August.
What to wear in October
For Kinshasa in October, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
October in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 3087 | 2373 | 2078.1 |
| Brazzaville | 3187 | 2373 | 1756.9 |
| Inkisi | 2985 | 2170 | 1636.4 |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 2984 | 2067 | 1505.9 |
| Nkayi | 3289 | 2272 | 1746.8 |
| Mbanza Kongo | 3188 | 2069 | 1064.2 |
| Bandundu Province | 3086 | 2373 | 1777.0 |
| Matadi | 3391 | 2271 | 993.9 |
| Dolisie | 3087 | 2069 | 1606.3 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Inkisi, Mbanza-Ngungu 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 October?
In October the average high in Kinshasa is 30 °C (87 °F) and the average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Kinshasa in October?
On average about 207 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation falls in October; it ranks 5th of the 12 months.
Is October 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 October?
In the middle of October the day in Kinshasa lasts about 12.2 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Kinshasa in October?
The average relative humidity in October is about 78%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Kinshasa in October?
On average about 74% of the sky is covered by cloud in October. 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.