Weather in Kinshasa - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Kinshasa
today🌧️ 33°💧 0.5 mm
Sun🌤️ 33°💧 0.1 mm
Mon🌧️ 33°💧 1.7 mm
Tue🌤️ 31°night 30°
Wed☁️ 29°night 31°
Thu🌤️ 31°💧 1 mm
Fri☁️ 31°💧 0.7 mm
Sat☁️ 32°💧 0.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Kinshasa, the forecast high is 29°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 30°C to 32°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 90% of similar days.

33°Cwarmer than usual
usually 30°C–32°C
warmer than 83% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
33°Cwarmer than usual
usually 30°C–32°C
warmer than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
33°Cwarmer than usual
usually 30°C–32°C
warmer than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
31°Cnear normal
usually 30°C–32°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally light
29°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–32°C
cooler than 90% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical
31°Cnear normal
usually 30°C–32°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
31°Cnear normal
usually 30°C–32°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°33°40° 1981: 29°C1982: 30°C1983: 30°C1984: 29°C1985: 30°C1986: 29°C1987: 30°C1988: 29°C1989: 31°C1990: 31°C1991: 30°C1992: 31°C1993: 33°C1994: 33°C1995: 30°C1996: 31°C1997: 31°C1998: 33°C1999: 31°C2000: 30°C2001: 30°C2002: 30°C2003: 30°C2004: 31°C2005: 35°C2006: 32°C2007: 30°C2008: 32°C2009: 30°C2010: 31°C2011: 32°C2012: 30°C2013: 29°C2014: 30°C2015: 33°C2016: 30°C2017: 30°C2018: 29°C2019: 31°C2020: 30°C2021: 30°C2022: 31°C2023: 31°C2024: 32°C2025: 31°C 2026 forecast: 31°C current forecast 31°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 31°C by day. The coolest year was 1984 (29°C) and the warmest was 2005 (35°C). The current forecast averages 31°C - higher than in 80% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Kinshasa

Kinshasa - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Kinshasa 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
31°
around 30° at night · days with rain: 2
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
31°
around 22° at night · rain chance 21%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
31°
around 23° at night · rain chance 42%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Kinshasa: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 31° by day and 30° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 31° in September, and about 31° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Kinshasa

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️33°light rain
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 17:59 · night 29° · evening 33° · rain 0.46 mm · humidity 43% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 29%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️33°a few clouds
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 17:59 · night 30° · evening 35° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 40% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 12%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️33°light rain
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 17:58 · night 30° · evening 33° · rain 1.66 mm · humidity 37% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 41%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌤️31°scattered clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 17:58 · night 30° · evening 35° · humidity 35% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 29%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️29°broken clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 17:58 · night 31° · evening 35° · humidity 41% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 64%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌤️31°a few clouds
sunrise 05:54 · sunset 17:58 · night 29° · evening 35° · rain 0.96 mm · humidity 31% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 24%
Friday11 September 2026
☁️31°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:54 · sunset 17:57 · night 30° · evening 37° · rain 0.69 mm · humidity 29% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 95%
Saturday12 September 2026
☁️32°broken clouds
sunrise 05:53 · sunset 17:57 · night 30° · evening 37° · rain 0.35 mm · humidity 27% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 80%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌤️30°scattered clouds
sunrise 05:53 · sunset 17:57 · night 30° · evening 37° · rain 0.55 mm · humidity 31% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 45%
Monday14 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:52 · sunset 17:57 · night 30° · evening 35° · rain 1.34 mm · humidity 39% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 99%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️31°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:52 · sunset 17:56 · night 31° · evening 37° · rain 0.38 mm · humidity 38% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 90%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 05:51 · sunset 17:56 · night 31° · evening 38° · rain 0.31 mm · humidity 33% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 10%
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️30°broken clouds
sunrise 05:51 · sunset 17:56 · night 29° · evening 36° · rain 0.84 mm · humidity 32% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 82%
Friday18 September 2026
☁️30°broken clouds
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 17:56 · night 29° · evening 37° · rain 0.37 mm · humidity 25% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 62%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌤️31°a few clouds
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 17:55 · night 29° · evening 37° · humidity 33% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 22%
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️30°broken clouds
sunrise 05:49 · sunset 17:55 · night 32° · evening 37° · humidity 36% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 54%

UV index in Kinshasa - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTKinshasa03681111+8.8UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.098Fri11.098Sat12.094Sun13.099Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.096Thu17.099Fri18.099Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Kinshasa is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Kinshasa weather through the year

Kinshasa - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: June, July, August, September.

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FAQ - Kinshasa weather

What is the weather like in Kinshasa today?
Today it is about 33° during the day and 29° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kinshasa?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.