When to go · Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo in November
Avoid month. Heavy storms in Brazzaville; muddy trails.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Crowds
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
- Prices
- Low
- Republic of the Congo
Verdict
Heavy storms in Brazzaville; muddy trails.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- 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, Loangorainy
Cool grey dry season June–September; humpback whales offshore July–September.
- Northern forest · Odzala-Kokoua, Ouesso, Nouabalé-Ndokirainy
Close to the equator: rain in every month; lodges favour December–March and June–September.
- Brazzaville30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 15 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), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain days
- Mossendjo30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
- Owando30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
- Pointe-Noire23.9 °C (75 °F) / 29.5 °C (85 °F), 202 rain days75 °F (23.9 °C) / 85 °F (29.5 °C), 202 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.
All Saints' Day
1 Nov
Public holiday.
Republic Day
28 Nov
Public holiday.
Republic Day period check
Around November (check) · Brazzaville
Public holiday; government offices closed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Republic of the Congo
- Low
- Prices · Republic of the Congo
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Republic of the Congo, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 3
Jun: 4
November: Heavy storms in Brazzaville; muddy trails.
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
- A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries
Where to go in November
Better another month
Brazzaville and the south
South of the equator: dry, overcast and cooler June–September; storms and flash floods November–December.
Heavy rain; roads flood.