When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in March
Mixed month. Odzala workable early in the month; heavy rain in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- Medium
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
Odzala workable early in the month; heavy rain in the south.
Weather in March
- Brazzaville and the south · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolrainy
South of the equator: dry, overcast and cooler June–September; storms and flash floods November–December.
- Atlantic coast · Pointe-Noire, Conkouati, Loangorainy
Cool grey dry season June–September; humpback whales offshore July–September.
- Northern forest · Odzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndokibest weather
Close to the equator: rain in every month; lodges favour December–March and June–September.
- Brazzaville31° / 23°, 16 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Easter Monday
Mar–Apr (moves yearly)
Public holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Republic of the Congo
- Low
- Prices · Republic of the Congo
- Medium
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
Where to go in March
Rated best or good this month
Northern forest
Best weather of the year (Odzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndoki)