When is the best time to go to Pointe-Noire

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pointe-Noire, Congo. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Pointe-Noire weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pointe-Noire are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Pointe-Noire January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 178mm 6.1hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in January in Pointe-Noire is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pointe-Noire.

January is in the summer in Pointe-Noire and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Pointe-Noire February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 198mm 7.5hrs 13hrs

February in Pointe-Noire is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pointe-Noire.

February is in the summer in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Pointe-Noire March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 210mm 6.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Pointe-Noire is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pointe-Noire for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Pointe-Noire April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 154mm 6.4hrs 12.7hrs

Pointe-Noire's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pointe-Noire for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Pointe-Noire May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 61mm 6hrs 12.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Pointe-Noire and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Pointe-Noire, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Pointe-Noire June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 1mm 5.1hrs 13.1hrs

Hot, humid and very dry weather often prevails in Pointe-Noire during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pointe-Noire, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Pointe-Noire July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 4.9hrs 13hrs

July in Pointe-Noire is generally arid with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pointe-Noire, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Pointe-Noire August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 1mm 3.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Pointe-Noire is characteristically warm, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pointe-Noire, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Pointe-Noire September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 13mm 2.3hrs 12.7hrs

Pointe-Noire's weather in September is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pointe-Noire, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Pointe-Noire October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 66mm 3.3hrs 12.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Pointe-Noire and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pointe-Noire.

October is in the spring in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Pointe-Noire November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 199mm 4.5hrs 13.1hrs

The climate in Pointe-Noire during November can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pointe-Noire.

November is in the spring in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 199mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Pointe-Noire December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 132mm 5hrs 13hrs

December in Pointe-Noire is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pointe-Noire.

December is in the summer in Pointe-Noire and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Pointe-Noire weather stats

Pointe-Noire weather statistics
Hottest month: March 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: February 7.5hrs
Coldest month: July 24.9°C 76.8°F
Wettest month: March 210mm 8.3ins
Warmest sea: March 28.8°C 83.8°F
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