When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in June
Great month. Dry season begins; cooler in Brazzaville.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- High
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
Dry season begins; cooler in Brazzaville.
Is another month better than June?
No other month rates higher than June for Republic of the Congo in this guide.
Weather in June
- 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.
- Brazzaville28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 2 rain days
- Djambala27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 5 rain days
- Dolisie33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 16 rain days
- Mossendjo28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 2 rain days
- Owando30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 6 rain days
- Pointe-Noire21 °C (70 °F) / 27.4 °C (81 °F), 2 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 81 °F (27.4 °C), 2 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.
Ascension and Whit Monday
May–Jun (moves yearly)
Public holidays.
Reconciliation Day
10 Jun
Public holiday.
FESPAM (Pan-African Music Festival) check
Held periodically when scheduled — check current dates · Brazzaville
Concerts and a livelier evening scene; hotel rooms fill up.
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
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: Medium
Prices
Jun: High
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 4
Jul: 1
June: Dry season begins; cooler in Brazzaville.
July: Best all-round month; whales off Pointe-Noire.
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 June
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 season begins; cooler and clear.
Best months: Jun–Aug (dry season)
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep