The month in detail
What to expect in December
December falls in the wet season in Brazzaville. Showers are often brief but intense. With 76.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Brazzaville.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Brazzaville is June (5.9/10), 1.3 pt higher than December.
Context
Our verdict
Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo (" Congo-Brazzaville ") on the Congo river : 1.8 million inhabitants.
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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 · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 84°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 76%
🏝️ 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 5.9 → 4.6 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 86°F highs, 70°F 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?
October is the most unfavourable month with October 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 70°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
Is Brazzaville good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Brazzaville scores 4.6/10 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?
October is the most difficult month to visit Brazzaville, with October has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.