Brazzaville

City · 🇨🇬 Congo - Brazzaville

Population 2,145,783

Area 489 km²

Time zone Africa/Brazzaville

Official website www.brazzaville.cg

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Brazzaville Essentials

Brazzaville features a mix of colonial-era architecture and modern landmarks along the Congo River. This selection includes the sprawling Marché Total in Bacongo and the textile-focused Marché Poto-Poto. Cultural sites like the Institut Français and Espace Bilembo showcase local arts, while the modern Stade Municipal de Kintélé represents the city's recent growth. Scenic points along La Corniche and the presidential gardens offer direct views of the river rapids and the neighboring skyline of Kinshasa.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July

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Typical weather in January

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–32°
23° at night
26 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–32°
23° at night
25 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor

30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–32°
23° at night
28 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–32°
23° at night
27 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–32°
23° at night
21 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 18°–32°
20° at night
3 rainy days
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 18°–33°
20° at night
1 rainy day
0 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 18°–34°
21° at night
3 rainy days
0 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Fair

32° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–35°
22° at night
13 rainy days
0 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Poor

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–34°
23° at night
27 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–31°
23° at night
29 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor

29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–31°
23° at night
29 rainy days
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Central African CFA Franc XAF · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: French
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +242

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Brazzaville Essentials

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

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