When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in January
Good month. Short dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- High
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
Short dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- Brazzaville and the south · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolhot
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-Ndokibest weather
Close to the equator: rain in every month; lodges favour December–March and June–September.
- Brazzaville31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °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), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 12 rain days
- Owando31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain days
- Pointe-Noire24 °C (75 °F) / 30.3 °C (87 °F), 180 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 87 °F (30.3 °C), 180 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.
New Year's Day
1 Jan
Public holiday.
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
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Republic of the Congo, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 2
Jun: 4
January: Short dry spell in the north: good gorilla month; hot and humid in Brazzaville.
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
Where to go in January
Rated best or good this month
Northern forest
Best weather of the year (Odzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndoki)