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When to go · Owando

Owando 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
31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
High
Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

GoodRepublic of the Congo month rating

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

Long-term averages
  • OwandoHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 days

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 Owando, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Jun: 6 (better)

  • 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 Owando's best window: Jun–Sep.

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Across Republic of the Congo in January →