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Republic of the Congo's national averages run from 28 °C in July to 32 °C in March, with rainfall between 48 mm in July and 201 mm in November and 4.4–6.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and May. Its 12 regions span 28–31 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Brazzaville
- Area
- 345,334 km²
Best months to visit
When Republic of the Congo shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8 | 21.7 | 20.4 | 32.6 |
| February | 31.4 | 22.3 | 21.2 | 33.4 |
| March | 31.5 | 22.5 | 21.3 | 33.8 |
| April | 31.2 | 22.5 | 21.5 | 33.3 |
| May | 30.6 | 22.4 | 21.5 | 32.9 |
| June | 29.2 | 21.5 | 20.5 | 31.1 |
| July | 28.4 | 20.8 | 20.0 | 30.0 |
| August | 28.9 | 21.0 | 20.0 | 30.4 |
| September | 29.5 | 21.6 | 20.9 | 31.4 |
| October | 29.8 | 21.9 | 21.0 | 31.6 |
| November | 29.9 | 21.9 | 21.2 | 31.8 |
| December | 30.2 | 21.9 | 21.1 | 31.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 102 |
| February | 108 |
| March | 139 |
| April | 168 |
| May | 123 |
| June | 61 |
| July | 48 |
| August | 71 |
| September | 128 |
| October | 197 |
| November | 201 |
| December | 141 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.5 |
| February | 6.4 |
| March | 6.2 |
| April | 5.6 |
| May | 5.3 |
| June | 5.0 |
| July | 4.8 |
| August | 4.6 |
| September | 4.4 |
| October | 4.7 |
| November | 5.1 |
| December | 5.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7 | 4.4 | 7.3 |
| February | 5.9 | 4.5 | 7.4 |
| March | 5.9 | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| April | 5.2 | 3.8 | 6.9 |
| May | 4.9 | 3.8 | 6.4 |
| June | 5.4 | 3.9 | 7.2 |
| July | 6.0 | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| August | 6.3 | 4.6 | 8.3 |
| September | 5.9 | 4.3 | 7.6 |
| October | 5.3 | 3.9 | 7.0 |
| November | 4.7 | 3.6 | 6.1 |
| December | 4.9 | 3.9 | 6.2 |
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Safety · 3 governments
What the governments say about Republic of the Congo
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 3 governments · Advisory last changed
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Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Republic of the Congo carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Republic of the Congo, in order
- JanJanuary30.8°C · 102 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 102 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 102 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary31.4°C · 108 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 108 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 108 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch31.5°C · 139 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 139 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 139 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril31.2°C · 168 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 168 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 168 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay30.6°C · 123 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 123 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 123 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune29.2°C · 61 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 61 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 61 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly28.4°C · 48 mm · 4.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 48 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 48 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.9°C · 71 mm · 4.6 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 71 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 71 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember29.5°C · 128 mm · 4.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 128 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 128 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober29.8°C · 197 mm · 4.7 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 197 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 197 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember29.9°C · 201 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 201 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 201 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember30.2°C · 141 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 141 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 141 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
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