Pointe-Noire Weather in January
Republic of the Congo · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (83°F)
Avg low26°C (78°F)
Rainfall118 mm (4.6 in)
RatingPoor 3.4/10
Pointe-Noire in January sees daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), dropping to about 26°C (78°F) at night. The month is moderately rainy, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain spread over 23 days. Humidity averages 85%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Pointe-Noire?
January is not the best time to visit Pointe-Noire (3.4/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in June to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (83°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (78°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (80°F) |
| Rainfall | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 23 |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Cloud cover | 78% |
| Daylight | 12.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3 hours/day |
| Wind | 9 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with 18 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Pointe-Noire in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Pointe-Noire weather in other months
Jan28°C / 26°C118 mmPoorFeb29°C / 26°C127 mmPoorMar29°C / 27°C154 mmPoorApr28°C / 26°C126 mmPoorMay27°C / 25°C71 mmFairJun26°C / 22°C1 mmGoodJul24°C / 21°C1 mmGoodAug25°C / 21°C2 mmGoodSep26°C / 23°C10 mmGoodOct28°C / 25°C89 mmFairNov28°C / 25°C189 mmPoorDec27°C / 25°C136 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit Pointe-NoireFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Cape Town22°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Agadir22°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Luxor22°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Aswan25°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sharm el-Sheikh23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Brazzaville29°C · 169 mm
- Kinshasa29°C · 196 mm
- Luanda30°C · 24 mm
- Libreville28°C · 219 mm
- Ciudad de la Paz28°C · 101 mm
- Sao Tome27°C · 124 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.