Kinshasa Weather in December 2026: what to expect (4.6/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

December falls in the wet season in Kinshasa. Showers are often brief but intense. With 76.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Kinshasa.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

Feels like

very humid

23°

Daylight

12.2h of daylight

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Kinshasa is June (5.9/10), 1.3 pt higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, " Congo-Kinshasa ") on the Congo River : 17 million inhabitants in urban area = 2nd largest sub-Saharan African megacity after Lagos Nigeria, projection 35 million by 2050 = future largest city in Africa.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · DR Congo

🗣️LanguageFrench

💶CurrencyCongolese Franc (FC)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️SafetySafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthSeptember · 88°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 84°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 77%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Location

Where is Kinshasa ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

DR Congo

Equatorial tropical climate with a 5.9 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

4.32°S · 15.32°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kinshasa?

June is the best month with 86°F highs, 70°F lows, 4.8h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Kinshasa get in June?

Kinshasa averages 4.8 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.7/10.

What is the rainiest month in Kinshasa?

November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Kinshasa in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 70°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.

Is Kinshasa good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Kinshasa scores 4.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 5.7/10.

When should you avoid Kinshasa?

November is the most difficult month to visit Kinshasa, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.