When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in March
Mixed month. Odzala workable early in the month; heavy rain in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- Medium
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
Odzala workable early in the month; heavy rain in the south.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- Brazzaville and the south · Brazzaville, Dolisie, Poolrainy
South of the equator: dry, overcast and cooler June–September; storms and flash floods November–December.
- Atlantic coast · Pointe-Noire, Conkouati, Loangorainy
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) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 16 rain days
- Djambala28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 20 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 20 rain days
- Dolisie32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain days
- Mossendjo31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
- Owando32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 11 rain days
- Pointe-Noire24.3 °C (76 °F) / 31.4 °C (89 °F), 193 rain days76 °F (24.3 °C) / 89 °F (31.4 °C), 193 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.
Easter Monday
Mar–Apr (moves yearly)
Public holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Republic of the Congo
- Low
- Prices · Republic of the Congo
- Medium
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Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Republic of the Congo, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Jun: 4
March: Odzala workable early in the month; heavy rain in the south.
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
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
Where to go in March
Rated best or good this month
Northern forest
Best weather of the year (Odzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndoki)