Kinshasa's climate is characterized by a long dry season that lasts from May to October, with temperatures rising steadily throughout the year, peaking in June at an extreme high of 60°C. The wet season follows, with cooler temperatures ranging from 18-33°C, but temperatures quickly rise again in November and December. March and April mark the beginning of the dry season, with temperatures gradually increasing towards the summer peak. The coolest months are July and August, while September is relatively mild before temperatures rise once more. Overall, Kinshasa's climate is warm to hot throughout the year, with little seasonal variation.