Weather in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo in May
In an average May, Kinshasa sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2024-05-07
Lowest
24°C
1996-05-30
Low
Highest
24°C
2024-05-12
Lowest
16°C
1994-05-31
Feels-like
Highest
45°C
2024-05-07
Lowest
24°C
1996-05-30
Humidity
Highest
22.4 g/m³
2024-05-14
Lowest
13.8 g/m³
1994-05-31
Wind
Highest
21 km/h
2018-05-02
Lowest
5 km/h
1986-05-24
Precip
Wettest
442 mm
1990
Driest
7 mm
2004
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