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Kinshasa in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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March

Weather in Kinshasa in March 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Kinshasa in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 27 rainy days with an average precipitation of 128 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
128 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kinshasa has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Kinshasa in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kinshasa for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +70°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +84°F.

Is Kinshasa warm or cold in March?

Kinshasa is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Kinshasa:

Climate in Kinshasa in March

Kinshasa weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+66°F+68°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+97°F+95°F
Rainfall
108 mm128 mm160 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
83%82%84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
342
Rainy days
252728
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 108 mm to 128 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kinshasa in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kinshasa is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Kinshasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 71%, leading to total precipitation of around 162 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kinshasa wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 184 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Kinshasa?

This is the weather in Kinshasa in March 2024:
1 March
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+86°F
2 March
☁️
+91°F
3 March
☁️
+90°F
4 March
☁️
+88°F
5 March
☁️
+91°F
6 March
🌧️
+83°F
7 March
☁️
+88°F
8 March
☁️
+81°F
9 March
☁️
+91°F
10 March
☁️
+81°F
11 March
☁️
+80°F
12 March
☁️
+86°F
13 March
☁️
+90°F
14 March
☁️
+88°F
15 March
☁️
+88°F
16 March
🌧️
+84°F
17 March
🌧️
+86°F
18 March
☁️
+82°F
19 March
🌧️
+83°F
20 March
☁️
+83°F
21 March
☁️
+87°F
22 March
☁️
+88°F
23 March
🌧️
+83°F
24 March
☁️
+86°F
25 March
☁️
+87°F
26 March
☁️
+82°F
27 March
☁️
+84°F
28 March
☁️
+85°F
29 March
☁️
+87°F
30 March
🌧️
+80°F
31 March
☁️
+84°F
In March 2024 Kinshasa had 0 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kinshasa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kinshasa in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+82°F) and the highest in 2018 (+86°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 899 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 1339 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kinshasa in March:

Is March a good time to visit Kinshasa?

It’s always a good time to visit Kinshasa, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kinshasa in March?

March is warm in Kinshasa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kinshasa rainy in March?

Kinshasa is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kinshasa in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kinshasa in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Kinshasa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kinshasa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.