When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo, month by month
The best months for Republic of the Congo: Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Apr, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodShort dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.Brazzaville and the south: hot · Atlantic coast: hot · Northern forest: best weatherCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGoodStill good in Odzala; rains building in the south.Brazzaville and the south: hot · Atlantic coast: hot · Northern forest: best weatherCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOdzala workable early in the month; heavy rain in the south.Brazzaville and the south: rainy · Atlantic coast: rainy · Northern forest: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilAvoidWettest spell; some camps close (check).Brazzaville and the south: rainy · Atlantic coast: rainy · Northern forest: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedRains easing late in the month.Brazzaville and the south: rainy · Atlantic coast: fine · Northern forest: rainyCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneGreatDry season begins; cooler in Brazzaville.Brazzaville and the south: cool · Atlantic coast: best weather · Northern forest: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 4 festivals or holidays
- JulyGreatBest all-round month; whales off Pointe-Noire.Brazzaville and the south: cool · Atlantic coast: best weather · Northern forest: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatDry; Independence Day (15 Aug) closures.Brazzaville and the south: cool · Atlantic coast: best weather · Northern forest: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGoodEnd of the dry season; still good in the forest.Brazzaville and the south: fine · Atlantic coast: fine · Northern forest: best weatherCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberMixedRains return.Brazzaville and the south: rainy · Atlantic coast: rainy · Northern forest: rainyCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidHeavy storms in Brazzaville; muddy trails.Brazzaville and the south: storm or typhoon risk · Atlantic coast: rainy · Northern forest: rainyCrowds: Low · 3 festivals or holidays
- DecemberMixedStorms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.Brazzaville and the south: storm or typhoon risk · Atlantic coast: hot · Northern forest: fineCrowds: Low · 3 festivals or holidays
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazzaville and the southBrazzaville, Dolisie, Pool | Hot | Hot | Wet | Wet | Wet | Cool | Cool | Cool | OK | Wet | Storm | Storm |
| Atlantic coastPointe-Noire, Conkouati, Loango | Hot | Hot | Wet | Wet | OK | Best | Best | Best | OK | Wet | Wet | Hot |
| Northern forestOdzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndoki | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | OK |