Brazzaville & the Congo River
A capital facing its namesake across the river, the second-largest in the world by flow, lowland gorillas in a national park most safari-goers have never considered, and a rainforest interior that still holds genuine blank spots on the map.
The best time to visit Brazzaville & the Congo River is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 12:34 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
June · high 86°F · rain 0.4in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C85°F | 170mm6.7in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| February | 30°C86°F | 181mm7.1in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| March | 30°C87°F | 191mm7.5in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| April | 30°C87°F | 216mm8.5in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| May | 30°C86°F | 100mm3.9in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| June | 30°C86°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C86°F | 4mm0.2in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 31°C87°F | 23mm0.9in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 32°C89°F | 46mm1.8in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 31°C87°F | 191mm7.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| November | 29°C85°F | 278mm10.9in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| December | 29°C85°F | 229mm9.0in | 12.4h12.4h |
Good to know
- Currency
- XAFCentral African CFA franc
- Language
- French
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Brazzaville & the Congo River?
The best time to visit Brazzaville & the Congo River is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Brazzaville & the Congo River get?
Typical daytime highs in Brazzaville & the Congo River are Mar–May 30°C (86°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (87°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (85°F).
Is Brazzaville & the Congo River expensive?
On the ground, Brazzaville & the Congo River is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Brazzaville & the Congo River good for?
Brazzaville & the Congo River is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, moving about and doing things, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.