When to go · Dolisie
Dolisie in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Short dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Republic of the Congo overall
- Prices
- High
- Republic of the Congo overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Short dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- DolisieHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Brazzaville and the south, Republic of the Congo · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolhot
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
- High
Republic of the Congo overall: Short dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dolisie, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8 (better)
Jun: 16
Crowds
Jan: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Jun: 0
January: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Republic of the Congo: Short dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.
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