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When to go · Dolisie

Dolisie in December

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Storms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
Medium
Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

MixedRepublic of the Congo month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Storms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • DolisieHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 days
  • Brazzaville and the south, Republic of the Congo · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolstorm or typhoon risk

    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
Medium

Republic of the Congo overall: Storms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Dec: Mixed

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 8 (better)

    Jun: 16

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Jun: 0

December: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Storms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.

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
  • A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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