When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in May
Mixed month. Rains easing late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Republic of the Congo
Rains easing late in the month.
Weather in May
- 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, Loangofine
Cool grey dry season June–September; humpback whales offshore July–September.
- Northern forest · Odzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndokirainy
Close to the equator: rain in every month; lodges favour December–March and June–September.
- Brazzaville30° / 22°, 12 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.
Labour Day
1 May
Public holiday.
Ascension and Whit Monday
May–Jun (moves yearly)
Public holidays.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Republic of the Congo
- Low
- Prices · Republic of the Congo
- Low
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
Where to go in May
Rated best or good this month
Rains ending; cooler.