When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in July
Great month. Best all-round month; whales off Pointe-Noire.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- High
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
Best all-round month; whales off Pointe-Noire.
Is another month better than July?
No other month rates higher than July for Republic of the Congo in this guide.
Weather in July
- Brazzaville and the south · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolcool
South of the equator: dry, overcast and cooler June–September; storms and flash floods November–December.
- Atlantic coast · Pointe-Noire, Conkouati, Loangobest weather
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.
- Brazzaville27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
- Djambala27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 5 rain days
- Dolisie32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 18 rain days
- Mossendjo27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
- Owando29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 3 rain days
- Pointe-Noire20.1 °C (68 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 1 rain days68 °F (20.1 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 1 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.
Festival Panafricain de Musique (FESPAM)
Varies, dry season (Jun–Sep) · Brazzaville
Pan-African music festival, held every two years in Brazzaville when scheduled; concerts across the city, hotel rooms fill up.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Republic of the Congo
- Medium
- 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
Jul: Great
Jun: Great
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 1
Jun: 4
July: Best all-round month; whales off Pointe-Noire.
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
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
Where to go in July
Rated best or good this month
Atlantic coast
Best weather of the year (Pointe-Noire, Conkouati, Loango)
Northern forest
Best weather of the year (Odzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndoki)
Dry and coolest; good walking mornings.
Best months: Jun–Aug (dry season)
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep