May · Congo
Best time to visit Pointe-Noire in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pointe-Noire in May
Average temperature 26°C, 102 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Pointe-Noire scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 29 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.
May in Pointe-Noire — workable with trade-offs
Days in May average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 88% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
102 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Pointe-Noire — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pointe-Noire in May?
- In May, Pointe-Noire averages 26°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pointe-Noire?
- May earns a 5.6/10 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 May?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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