Weather & climate · Brazzaville

Best Time to Visit Republic of the Congo

June to August

The best time to visit the Republic of the Congo is June to August, when daytime highs in Brazzaville are around 28–30°C. May and September are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (30°C by day), July the coldest (18°C at night), and November the wettest with about 282 mm of rain.

30°C

Warmest: September

18°C

Coldest nights: July

1712 mm

Rain per year

282 mm

Wettest: November

Republic of the Congo weather by month

Jan29°C21°C169 mm
Feb29°C21°C165 mm
Mar29°C22°C210 mm
Apr29°C22°C206 mm
May29°C21°C144 mm
Jun28°C19°C15 mm
Jul29°C18°C4 mm
Aug30°C20°C16 mm
Sep30°C21°C63 mm
Oct29°C21°C180 mm
Nov28°C21°C282 mm
Dec28°C21°C258 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	29°C	21°C	169 mm	83%	80%	Rainy
February	29°C	21°C	165 mm	83%	82%	Rainy
March	29°C	22°C	210 mm	84%	81%	Rainy
April	29°C	22°C	206 mm	84%	82%	Rainy
May	29°C	21°C	144 mm	84%	70%	Good
June	28°C	19°C	15 mm	80%	52%	Best time
July	29°C	18°C	4 mm	77%	50%	Best time
August	30°C	20°C	16 mm	72%	56%	Best time
September	30°C	21°C	63 mm	71%	61%	Good
October	29°C	21°C	180 mm	78%	74%	Rainy
November	28°C	21°C	282 mm	84%	81%	Rainy
December	28°C	21°C	258 mm	84%	84%	Rainy

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Brazzaville (-4.25, 15.28). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the Republic of the Congo have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit the Republic of the Congo?

June to August. The best time to visit the Republic of the Congo is June to August, when daytime highs in Brazzaville are around 28–30°C. May and September are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (30°C by day), July the coldest (18°C at night), and November the wettest with about 282 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in the Republic of the Congo?

September, with average highs of 30°C in Brazzaville.

What is the coldest month in the Republic of the Congo?

July, when nights drop to about 18°C and days reach 29°C.

What is the rainiest month in the Republic of the Congo?

November with about 282 mm; July is the driest (4 mm).

When should I avoid visiting the Republic of the Congo?

March is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 210 mm of rain.

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