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Congo - Kinshasa Travel Guide

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Capital
Kinshasa
Region
Africa
Time Zone
UTC+01:00
Calling Code
+243
Plug Type
C, D, E, F
Voltage
220V / 50Hz

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Climate

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✓ Best months: Dec

Avg. Max Temp (°C) & Avg. Precipitation (mm)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg. Max Temp (°C)38.4°C39.2°C39.1°C34.3°C35.1°C36.0°C36.7°C36.1°C36.9°C35.6°C33.7°C33.6°C
Avg. Precipitation (mm)85mm116mm162mm173mm129mm123mm118mm140mm149mm185mm168mm128mm

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2026 Public Holidays

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  • 2026-01-01New Year's Day
  • 2026-01-04Martyrs Day
  • 2026-01-16Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
  • 2026-01-17Patrice Lumumba Assassination
  • 2026-04-06Kimbangu's Day
  • 2026-05-01Labour Day
  • 2026-05-17Liberation Day
  • 2026-06-30Independence Day
  • 2026-08-01Parents' Day
  • 2026-08-02Congolese Genocide Day
  • 2026-12-25Christmas Day

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Best time to visit

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Currency

Exchange rates & countries using Congolese franc

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Power plugs

Type C/D/E/F · 220V / 50Hz

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⚠ Travel information is for reference only. Conditions change frequently. Always verify with official sources before travel.