When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in December
Mixed month. Storms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- Medium
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
Storms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- 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 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
- Djambala28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 20 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 20 rain days
- Dolisie30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain days
- Mossendjo30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain days
- Owando31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 11 rain days
- Pointe-Noire23.8 °C (75 °F) / 29.7 °C (85 °F), 186 rain days75 °F (23.8 °C) / 85 °F (29.7 °C), 186 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.
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 and prices
- Crowds · Republic of the Congo
- Low
- Prices · Republic of the Congo
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Republic of the Congo, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Crowds
Dec: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 3
Jun: 4
December: Storms in the south; the north starts to dry late in the month.
June: Dry season begins; cooler in Brazzaville.
Republic of the Congo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- 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
Where to go in December
Better another month
Brazzaville and the south
South of the equator: dry, overcast and cooler June–September; storms and flash floods November–December.