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When to go · Dolisie

Dolisie in April

Avoid month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Wettest spell; some camps close (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
Low
Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

AvoidRepublic of the Congo month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Wettest spell; some camps close (check).

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • DolisieHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 days
  • Brazzaville and the south, Republic of the Congo · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolrainy

    South of the equator: dry, overcast and cooler June–September; storms and flash floods November–December.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Republic of the Congo overall
Low
Prices · Republic of the Congo overall
Low

Republic of the Congo overall: Wettest spell; some camps close (check).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dolisie, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 12 (better)

    Jun: 16

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Low

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Jun: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Wettest spell; some camps close (check).

June: Inside Dolisie's best window: Jun–Sep.

Dolisie: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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