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Kinshasa in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kinshasa in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Kinshasa in September 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Kinshasa in September? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and about 0 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 18 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
18 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kinshasa has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Kinshasa in September

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

The temperature in September is +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +68°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +88°F.

Is Kinshasa warm or cold in September?

Kinshasa is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +70°F.

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

September is one of the warmest months in Kinshasa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kinshasa in September

Kinshasa weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+82°F+86°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+59°F+64°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+95°F
Rainfall
4 mm18 mm113 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%70%77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
25145
Rainy days
51526
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +86°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 4 mm to 18 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in August to 0 in September.

Next month (October) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 September, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Kinshasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 33%, leading to total precipitation of around 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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 September in Kinshasa?

This is the weather in Kinshasa in September 2023:
1 September
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+90°F
2 September
☁️
+86°F
3 September
☁️
+80°F
4 September
☁️
+87°F
5 September
☁️
+80°F
6 September
☁️
+91°F
7 September
☁️
+91°F
8 September
☁️
+89°F
9 September
☁️
+83°F
10 September
☁️
+88°F
11 September
☁️
+86°F
12 September
☁️
+93°F
13 September
☁️
+86°F
14 September
☁️
+91°F
15 September
☁️
+88°F
16 September
☁️
+85°F
17 September
☁️
+82°F
18 September
☁️
+85°F
19 September
☁️
+89°F
20 September
☁️
+89°F
21 September
☁️
+92°F
22 September
☁️
+86°F
23 September
☁️
+83°F
24 September
☁️
+89°F
25 September
☁️
+89°F
26 September
☁️
+91°F
27 September
☁️
+88°F
28 September
☁️
+91°F
29 September
☁️
+93°F
30 September
☁️
+87°F
In September 2023 Kinshasa had 1 sunny days, 29 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 4 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Kinshasa?

September is a really good time to go to Kinshasa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kinshasa.

Can you sunbathe in Kinshasa in September?

September 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 September?

Kinshasa is usually dry in September. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kinshasa in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kinshasa in September, 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.