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Brazzaville & the Congo River

Brazzaville & the Congo River · Republic of the Congo · Brazzaville

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).

Best time to go
Jun–Sep
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
BZV · Brazzaville

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In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High20 to 40°C68 to 104°F Rain0 to 280mm0 to 11.0in

June · high 86°F · rain 0.4in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Brazzaville & the Congo River month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January29°C85°F170mm6.7in12.3h12.3h
February30°C86°F181mm7.1in12.2h12.2h
March30°C87°F191mm7.5in12.1h12.1h
April30°C87°F216mm8.5in12.0h12.0h
May30°C86°F100mm3.9in11.9h11.9h
June30°C86°F9mm0.4in11.9h11.9hin the recommended window
July30°C86°F4mm0.2in11.9h11.9hin the recommended window
August31°C87°F23mm0.9in12.0h12.0hin the recommended window
September32°C89°F46mm1.8in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window
October31°C87°F191mm7.5in12.2h12.2h
November29°C85°F278mm10.9in12.3h12.3h
December29°C85°F229mm9.0in12.4h12.4h

Good to know

Currency
XAFCentral African CFA franc
Language
French
Plug
C, E · 230 V
Driving
on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

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.

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