When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in November
Avoid month. Heavy storms in Brazzaville; muddy trails.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Crowds
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
Heavy storms in Brazzaville; muddy trails.
Weather in November
- 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, Loangorainy
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°, 15 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.
All Saints' Day
1 Nov
Public holiday.
Republic Day
28 Nov
Public holiday.
Republic Day period check
Around November (check) · Brazzaville
Public holiday; government offices closed.
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
- A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries
Where to go in November
Better another month
Brazzaville and the south
South of the equator: dry, overcast and cooler June–September; storms and flash floods November–December.
Heavy rain; roads flood.