Best Time to Visit Pointe-Noire, Pointe-Noire, Congo
Pointe-Noire is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Pointe-Noire for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–October and December; the wetter half falls in November and January–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.2°C / 72°F in July to 27.2°C / 81°F in April, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (June) to 215 mm / 8.5 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pointe-Noire, Pointe-Noire, Congo's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Pointe-Noire's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23.7°C74.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 22.2°C72°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.5°C72.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.9°C75°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pointe-Noire?
The best time to visit Pointe-Noire for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 27.2°C / 81°F, and the driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pointe-Noire's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Pointe-Noire?
The rainy season at Pointe-Noire, Pointe-Noire runs through November and January–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 139 mm / 5.5 in. The wettest single month is November (215 mm / 8.5 in).
What is the driest month in Pointe-Noire?
The driest month in Pointe-Noire is June, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Pointe-Noire?
The least comfortable months for travel to Pointe-Noire — based on point-value climate at the city — are February, March, June, July, August, September, November. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 215 mm / 8.5 in in November, and the coldest month averages 22.2°C / 72°F.
Is Pointe-Noire climate different from Congo overall?
Yes, usually. Our Pointe-Noire figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Congo figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Pointe-Noire specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.