October · Congo
Best time to visit Pointe-Noire in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pointe-Noire in October
Average temperature 26°C, 139 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Pointe-Noire scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
October in Pointe-Noire — middling scores, decent value
October averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Monthly rainfall reaches 139 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 6th 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with 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.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pointe-Noire in October?
- In October, Pointe-Noire averages 26°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Pointe-Noire?
- October earns a 5.2/10 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 October?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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