Brazzaville in April
Good time to visit
April marks the transition into Brazzaville's more pleasant months. The worst of rainy season is behind you, though you'll still want to time your activities around the occasional downpour.
Weather
April brings welcome relief as the rains finally start tapering off. You'll still see occasional storms, but they're brief and refreshing rather than the daily deluges of earlier months. Temperatures remain high but feel more bearable with lower humidity.
32°C high23°C low10 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$95/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Easter celebrations
- •April Fool's Day
April Tips
- •Roads are finally navigable for day trips outside the city
- •Pack layers - mornings are pleasant, afternoons still hot
- •Restaurant patios start reopening as outdoor dining becomes tolerable
All Months
May through September brings the dry season with cooler temperatures and less humidity. Daytime highs hover around 26-28°C (79-82°F) instead of the brutal 35°C (95°F) of wet season. Rain basically stops, making river trips and walking around much more pleasant. This period also coincides with festival season — the Fête de la Musique in June fills the streets with live performances. October through April gets hot and soggy. Daily afternoon thunderstorms flood streets and make getting around miserable. But hotel prices drop and you'll have tourist sites mostly to yourself. December and January see the heaviest rains. The city practically shuts down some afternoons when storms roll in. If you can handle the heat and humidity, wet season offers a different perspective on local life.
Brazzaville Scores
Solo
5/10
Couples
4/10
Families
4/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
3/10
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