Climate for Station: Ndjili Intl, Kinshasa, Congo (Kinshasa)

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

2026-03-01 03:30

24.2°C

Feels 27°C

H: 32.1°C / L: 20.8°C

Precip: 0mm | Wind: 3.6 kph

▲ 0.5°C vs historical high

Mist

2026-03-02

H: 30.3°C

L: 20.7°C

Rain: 83%

Rainfall: 0.43mm

Wind: 7.6kph

▼ 1.3°C

2026-03-03

H: 29.7°C

L: 20.3°C

Rain: 88%

Rainfall: 12.32mm

Wind: 8.6kph

▼ 2.3°C

2026-03-04

H: 30.9°C

L: 21.6°C

Rain: 88%

Rainfall: 0.6mm

Wind: 7.9kph

▼ 1.3°C

2026-03-05

H: 32.1°C

L: 20.7°C

Rain: 55%

Rainfall: 0.92mm

Wind: 7.6kph

▲ 0.2°C

2026-03-06

H: 33.1°C

L: 21°C

Rain: 74%

Rainfall: 1.03mm

Wind: 6.1kph

▲ 1.6°C

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Climate Analysis & Overview

Ndjili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, shows a warming trend with notable increases in both high and low temperatures over the past decade. The precipitation pattern remains relatively stable, with a slight increase in concentration, indicating more intense rainfall events.

Tropical Climate Dynamics

Ndjili International Airport is situated in Kinshasa, a region characterised by a tropical wet and dry climate (Aw) according to the Köppen classification. This climate type is marked by a distinct wet season and a dry season, influenced by the Congo River's proximity and the surrounding lush tropical forests. These geographical features contribute to the area's humidity and precipitation patterns. Over the past decade, the station has experienced a warming trend, with high temperatures increasing by 0.41°C (0.74°F) and low temperatures rising by 0.92°C (1.66°F). This recent trend is more pronounced compared to the all-time warming trend of 0.22°C (0.40°F) for highs and 0.35°C (0.63°F) for lows, suggesting a notable acceleration in temperature changes.

Temperature Extremes and Records

The all-time temperature records for Ndjili International highlight the climatic extremes experienced in this tropical region. The highest recorded temperature is 40.2°C (104.4°F), while the lowest is 9.2°C (48.6°F). These extremes reflect the variability inherent in tropical climates, where intense heat can be punctuated by cooler nights, especially during the dry season.

Precipitation Patterns and Concentration

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) at Ndjili International has shown a marginal increase from a baseline of 14.21 to a current value of 14.29. The PCI measures how rainfall is distributed over time; a higher value indicates that precipitation is concentrated in fewer, more intense events. This slight increase suggests a trend towards more concentrated rainfall, which could lead to more significant flooding events during the wet season. However, the PCI remains below the threshold of 20, indicating a moderate concentration of precipitation events.

Regional Climate Considerations

Kinshasa's climate trends are part of broader regional patterns influenced by global climate change. The city's warming aligns with the Democratic Republic of the Congo's climate goals, which aim to mitigate the impacts of climate change through sustainable development and conservation efforts. Recent weather events, such as intensified rainfall and heatwaves, underscore the importance of these goals. The warming trend observed at Ndjili International is a microcosm of the broader climatic shifts occurring across the Congo Basin, a region critical to global biodiversity and climate regulation.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: +0.41 °C/decade

Low: +0.92 °C/decade

Rain: -2.85 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: +0.34 °C/decade

Low: +0.66 °C/decade

Rain: +0.30 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: +0.34 °C/decade

Low: +0.45 °C/decade

Rain: +0.34 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: +0.22 °C/decade

Low: +0.35 °C/decade

Rain: +0.29 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 62.7%

This Year: 64.8%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 13.6

Historical Average: 14.3

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 92^nd percentile

Low: 98^th percentile

Rain: 60^th percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: -22.4%

Low: -34.3%

Intraday: -27.6%

Data Coverage

88.5%

First Year of Data

1947

Station Location

Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	40.2 °C	—	20.1 °C	33.2 °C	—	17.0 °C	27.0 °C	—	9.2 °C	300.0 mm	—	—	—
January	39.0 °C	30.4 °C	23.1 °C	31.5 °C	26.2 °C	19.8 °C	26.0 °C	21.8 °C	16.0 °C	300.0 mm	5.7 mm	—	—
February	37.0 °C	31.2 °C	23.2 °C	33.2 °C	26.5 °C	20.4 °C	26.0 °C	21.9 °C	14.5 °C	162.1 mm	5.6 mm	—	—
March	38.5 °C	31.8 °C	23.4 °C	33.2 °C	26.8 °C	19.0 °C	26.7 °C	22.0 °C	15.2 °C	136.9 mm	6.6 mm	—	—
April	37.0 °C	31.7 °C	23.8 °C	31.9 °C	26.6 °C	22.4 °C	26.0 °C	22.0 °C	16.6 °C	162.1 mm	7.1 mm	—	—
May	37.3 °C	30.8 °C	23.6 °C	31.7 °C	26.2 °C	19.0 °C	27.0 °C	21.8 °C	15.0 °C	145.0 mm	4.8 mm	—	—
June	35.0 °C	28.5 °C	20.1 °C	30.3 °C	24.3 °C	18.6 °C	24.5 °C	19.5 °C	9.2 °C	45.5 mm	0.3 mm	—	—
July	38.0 °C	27.6 °C	21.1 °C	28.0 °C	23.2 °C	17.6 °C	23.6 °C	18.2 °C	10.5 °C	13.0 mm	0.1 mm	—	—
August	40.2 °C	28.9 °C	20.9 °C	30.2 °C	24.3 °C	17.0 °C	24.1 °C	19.2 °C	10.3 °C	50.0 mm	0.3 mm	—	—
September	36.0 °C	30.5 °C	21.7 °C	31.4 °C	25.8 °C	20.8 °C	26.0 °C	20.9 °C	12.8 °C	59.7 mm	1.7 mm	—	—
October	38.9 °C	30.8 °C	23.2 °C	31.3 °C	26.1 °C	21.1 °C	26.0 °C	21.6 °C	17.1 °C	144.0 mm	5.3 mm	—	—
November	39.0 °C	30.4 °C	22.2 °C	31.8 °C	25.8 °C	20.8 °C	25.8 °C	21.6 °C	15.2 °C	238.0 mm	9.4 mm	—	—
December	40.2 °C	30.1 °C	22.2 °C	32.3 °C	25.8 °C	21.6 °C	25.8 °C	21.7 °C	15.5 °C	145.0 mm	6.9 mm	—	—