🇨🇩 Kinshasa vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Kinshasa, DR Congo vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kinshasa is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Kinshasa is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇩 Kinshasa🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high
30°C
25°C
Hottest month
September · 31°C
February · 27°C
Coldest monthJuly (19°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year
253
255
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇨🇩 Kinshasa

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (31°C), coldest lows in July (19°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kinshasa or Nairobi warmer?

Kinshasa is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kinshasa or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Kinshasa sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Kinshasa vs Nairobi?

Kinshasa is best around June, July, August; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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