Republic of the Congo in December

Storms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.

• Brazzaville and the south · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolstorm or typhoon risk

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

• Atlantic coast · Pointe-Noire, Conkouati, Loangohot

  Cool grey dry season June–September; humpback whales offshore July–September.

• Northern forest · Odzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndokifine

  Close to the equator: rain in every month; lodges favour December–March and June–September.

• Brazzaville30° / 22°, 14 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas

  25 Dec

  Diaspora visits; flights fill.

• Christmas and New Year

  24 Dec – 1 Jan · Brazzaville

  Family gatherings; the basilica fills for Christmas services; hotel prices can rise.

• New Year

  31 December – 1 January · Brazzaville

  Family gatherings; restaurants and some hotels raise prices.

Crowds · Republic of the Congo

Low

Prices · Republic of the Congo

Medium

• 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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• Brazzaville and the south

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