Weather in August
August in the Republic of
Congo signals the tail end of the dry season. This month typically sees continued low rainfall levels, making it one of the driest periods of the year across the country.
Temperature averages remain stable, regardless of the season. Daytime temperatures maintain an average around 24°C (75.2°F), while nighttime temperatures offer cooler conditions, typically between 16°C (60.8°F) and 21°C (69.8°F). This temperature consistency is a result of the country's position along the Equator.
Brazzaville, the capital, experiences weather conditions that reflect the national trend. The reduced rainfall in August offers favorable conditions for outdoor activities and exploration of the city. Likewise, Pointe-Noire, situated on the Atlantic coast, continues to experience drier conditions, making it an ideal time for coastal activities.
Though August does not break any records in terms of temperature extremes, it is significant for being one of the driest months in the Republic of Congo. Compared to
July, the rainfall in August remains low, marking the culmination of the dry season. As the month progresses, there is a gradual increase in rainfall, indicating the upcoming transition into the wetter months of the year.
- Brazzaville - August »
The month with the most sunshine in Brazzaville, Congo, is August, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine. The highest temperatures are recorded in August, with averages reaching a high of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and a low of 21.9°C (71.4°F). - Pointe-Noire - August »
Pointe-Noire experiences its average lowest temperatures in August, reaching a peak of 24.7°C (76.5°F) and a minimum of 20.9°C (69.6°F). July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Pointe-Noire. - Dolisie - August »
By August, the refreshing dry season prevails in Dolisie, though signs of the end of the season begin to flicker towards the close of the month. In Dolisie, rain does not fall in June through August. - Ouesso - August »
As Ouesso, Congo, transitions into August, the average high-temperature stands at a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. The months with the lowest UV index in Ouesso are June, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. - Owando - August »
The month with the least sunshine in Owando is August, with an average of 4h of sunshine. In Owando, during August, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. - Oyo - August »
In August, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 40°C (104°F). In Oyo during August, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. - Loandjili - August »
On the last day of August, in Loandjili sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:13 WAT. In Loandjili during August, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. - Impfondo - August »
August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Impfondo, Congo. On the last day of August, in Impfondo, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:52 WAT. - Makoua - August »
In Makoua during August, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation. In Makoua, Congo, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.