Kinshasa Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Kinshasa occur in September, with around 0 hours of sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Kinshasa still enjoys a comfortable 0 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Kinshasa enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In January, you can expect approximately 0.0 hours of daily sunshine, while even in January, Kinshasa still receives about 0.0 hours.

Kinshasa enjoys an average of 0 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

November, Kinshasa’s wettest month, receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kinshasa Precipitation page.