The climate in Pointe-Noire during January can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.
January is in the winter in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.6°C 79.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.7°C 65.6°F |
Average temperature | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 155 mm 6.1 ins |
Rainy days | 19 days |
Sea temperature | 26.7°C 80°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 19.4kph 12 mph |
On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pointe-Noire in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | August | 28.9°C 84°F |
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Driest month: | February | 108mm 4.3ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 8.5hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
Wettest month: | September | 298mm 11.7ins |