When to Visit Brazzaville

The new year rolls in with thick humidity and regular afternoon thunderstorms that usually clear by evening. Temperatures top out around 31°C (87°F) but feel hotter thanks to the moisture.

Still deep in wet season territory, February brings slightly less rain than January yet keeps the same steamy routine. Mornings often start clear before clouds pile up fast.

March is the hottest month at 32°C (89°F), pairing peak heat with rising rainfall. The city feels heavy, the air so humid you could almost scoop it.

April is the transition month, temperatures stay high but the rain starts to taper. Afternoon storms become erratic, sometimes skipping entire days.

May ushers in welcome relief as rainfall plummets. The air loses its weight as the wet season limps toward the exit.

The dry season kicks off properly with almost no rain and slightly cooler days. Clear skies make June the most pleasant month for outdoor plans.

July is the coolest month, offering real relief at 28°C (82°F). Rain is virtually absent, good for wandering the city's neighborhoods.

August mirrors July but lets temperatures creep upward a notch. The landscape begins to brown as the dry spell lingers.

September is the dry season's final bow before the rains return, giving warm days with minimal rainfall. Temperatures climb back to 31°C (87°F).

October slams the wet season back into gear, with rainfall leaping sixfold from September. Afternoon storms become clockwork again.

November is the rainiest month by far, dumping over 260mm in sudden, violent bursts. Streets flood fast, complicating transport.

December brings steady rain and high humidity for the holidays. While totals drop below November, the daily afternoon storm pattern soldiers on.