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, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:53 WAT. In Brazzaville, Congo, in May, during 23.6 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pointe-Noire - May »
  In Pointe-Noire, Congo, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. May through December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Pointe-Noire.
• Dolisie - May »
  On the first day of May in Dolisie, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:05. On the first day of May in Dolisie, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:05.
• Ouesso - May »
  In Ouesso during the entire year, the rain falls for 254.7 days and collects up to 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Ouesso are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Owando - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Owando, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:56 WAT. February through June, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Owando, Congo.
• Oyo - May »
  In May, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 40°C (104°F). The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in.
• Loandjili - May »
  April, May and December, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Loandjili, Congo. In Loandjili during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.
• Impfondo - May »
  Impfondo heats up slightly in May, but it’s still cooler with a maximum temperature of 33.2°C (91.8°F), than the hot beginnings of the year. Under high air temperature and high humidity conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat.
• Makoua - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Makoua are January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat.