January · Congo
Best time to visit Pointe-Noire in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pointe-Noire in January
Average temperature 26°C, 251 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 251 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Pointe-Noire scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 251 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pointe-Noire is the Republic of the Congo's Atlantic port, with broad beaches, fishing activity, coastal neighborhoods, and access toward protected shorelines.
January in Pointe-Noire — the hardest end of the year
January averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
251 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pointe-Noire in January?
- In January, Pointe-Noire averages 26°C, 251 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Pointe-Noire?
- January earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pointe-Noire in January?
- Expect about 251 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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