Limete Tower
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Limete Tower is a concrete tower in Kinshasa. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and ranks 7th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months of June, July, or August, when rainfall is minimal. Other months see significant rain, particularly in November with about 257 mm and October with about 152 mm. Temperatures generally range between 20 °C and 31 °C throughout the year.
The tower is located 7 km from the capital, Kinshasa. Ndjili International Airport is the nearest airport, situated 11 km away. Travelers can combine a visit to the tower with trips to Lola ya Bonobo, which is about 15 km away, or Mbamu, located about 19 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is November, with about 257 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 155 | 149 | 176 | 216 | 123 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 152 | 257 | 181 |
| Rainy days | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
