May weather forecast
Congo

May in the Republic of Congo witnesses the tail end of the first peak rainfall period. Despite being on the decline, precipitation levels are still high across the country during this month, with frequent rains continuing from the previous months.

The average temperatures persist around their usual levels in May. Daytime temperatures average around 24°C (75.2°F), and nighttime temperatures provide cooler conditions, typically ranging from 16°C (60.8°F) to 21°C (69.8°F). This is in line with the stable temperatures expected due to the country's equatorial location.

Brazzaville, the capital, experiences weather conditions that mirror the national average. Despite the start of the downward trend, rainfall in May is still significant, contributing to the lush landscapes that the city and its surroundings are known for. Similarly, Pointe-Noire continues to experience high levels of rainfall in May, despite its coastal location.

While not holding any records for temperature extremes, May is recognized as the end of one of the Republic of Congo's wettest periods. In comparison to April, rainfall in May typically decreases slightly but remains at a high level. This represents the tail end of the first major rainy season of the year, a trend that continues to taper off in the following months.

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• Brazzaville - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Brazzaville, Congo, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:53 WAT. The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth.
• Pointe-Noire - May »
  April, May and December, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Pointe-Noire, Congo. A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs in Pointe-Noire during the nights of May, averaging a still warm 24.9°C (76.8°F).
• Dolisie - May »
  Upon the onset of May, Dolisie witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. On the first day of May in Dolisie, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:05.
• Ouesso - May »
  January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ouesso, Congo. On the first day of May in Ouesso sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:58.
• Owando - May »
  April's transformation into May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F) in Owando noting a minor change from the preceding month. On the first day of May in Owando sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:56.
• Oyo - May »
  The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is calculated to be 40°C (104°F). The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity.
• Loandjili - May »
  May through December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Loandjili. The months with the most sunshine in Loandjili are April, May and December, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.
• Impfondo - May »
  High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans.
• Makoua - May »
  High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. In Makoua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.9 days and collects up to 1169mm (46.02") of precipitation.