The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Brazzaville sees 30°C during the day with 5.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 5 out of 12 months in Brazzaville. Compared to April: 14 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
11.8h of daylight
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Brazzaville is July (6.0/10), 0.6 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Republic of the Congo
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (FCFA)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthSeptember · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 47%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Brazzaville ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Republic of the CongoEquatorial tropical climate with a 6.0 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.27°S · 15.27°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Brazzaville?
June is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 4.7h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Brazzaville get in June?
Brazzaville averages 4.7 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Brazzaville?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Brazzaville in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Brazzaville good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Brazzaville scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 5.7/10.
When should you avoid Brazzaville?
November is the most difficult month to visit Brazzaville, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.