Brazzaville in January

Hot and wet; short heavy storms.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGoodRains ending; cooler.
• JuneGoodDry season begins; cooler and clear.
• JulyGoodDry and coolest; good walking mornings.
• AugustGoodDry; national holiday on 15 August.

• BrazzavilleHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 14 days
• Brazzaville and the south, Republic of the Congo · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolhot

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

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.

• New Year

  31 December – 1 January

  Family gatherings; restaurants and some hotels raise prices.

Crowds · Republic of the Congo overall

Low

Prices · Republic of the Congo overall

High

Republic of the Congo overall: Short dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Brazzaville, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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