Travel advisory · Republic of CongoSome governments advise against travel to parts of Republic of Congo.The warnings cover only these areas: 50 km strip along the Central African Republic border.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 50 km strip along the Central African Republic border · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand, UK
Also named by one government: Brazzaville–Pointe-Noire railway (Italy), 10 km border strip with DR Congo and Cabinda (Angola) (France), 30 km strip along the northern border with the Central African Republic (France), Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire peripheral districts (Italy), Pool department (New Zealand), RN1 road (Brazzaville–Pointe-Noire) at night (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | Oct 2, 2024 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besonders aufmerksam sein; keine Reisewarnung | Oct 22, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du territoire (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Republic of Congo
The Republic of the Congo is a Central African country on the Equator, known for Brazzaville on the Congo River and forest parks that shelter western lowland gorillas.
The Republic of the Congo, also called Congo-Brazzaville, is a Central African country on the Equator with a short Atlantic coastline. It is not the same country as the DR Congo, so check the name on flight bookings and visa forms. Brazzaville, the capital, lies on the Congo River, which gives the country its name. Pointe-Noire on the coast is the economic capital and the center of oil activity.
Go for Brazzaville's colonial-era buildings, which are being restored, and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne, completed in 2011. The Odzala-Kokoua forest massif in the north, a UNESCO natural World Heritage Site listed in 2023, is one of the places where western lowland gorillas live. Tourism is limited. Facilities are few outside Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, many sites are hard to reach, and roads and communications are patchy. Plan for slow travel and aim for the dry season, which runs from June to August in most of the country.
Five things to know before Republic of Congo
- Get your visa before you fly
British visitors need a visa issued in advance through a Congolese embassy, and the UK advice lists no visa on arrival. Other passports should check the rule with the embassy. UK entry rules
- Carry yellow fever and polio certificates
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required, and the UK advice also lists a polio vaccination certificate. Keep both with your passport.
- Book rainforest parks well ahead
Odzala-Kokoua and Nouabalé-Ndoki are remote, reached mainly by charter flight or long road and river trips. Gorilla tracking is arranged through the park operators.
- Travel in the June to September dry season
The long dry season makes roads and forest trails easier. Rains are heaviest from about October to May.
- Carry Central African CFA francs
The XAF used here is not the same as the West African franc. Cards work in few places outside big hotels in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.
Republic of Congo travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Embassy visas, vaccination certificates and passport rules.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical and evacuation cover, and what policies exclude.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMGetting data in Republic of Congo from the day you land.
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards, ATMs and what to carry for rural stretches.
Read the guideGetting aroundDomestic flights, long-distance buses and hiring a driver.
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When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°RainyJanuaryRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 166 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- FebruaryRain18 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°RainyFebruaryRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 187 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- MarchRain19 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°RainyMarchRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 206 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- AprilRain21 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°WettestAprilRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 215 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- MayRain15 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Rains easeMayRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains ease
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Dry, coolerJuneClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cooler
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh31°Low20°Dry, coolestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, coolest
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°DryAugustClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°Dry, warmSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- OctoberRain21 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°Rains returnOctoberRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 187 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains return
- NovemberRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°RainyNovemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 306 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- DecemberRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°RainyDecemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 223 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
Average daily high and low in Brazzaville, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Republic of Congo
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 39%
Republic of Congo
10:18 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today33°22°39%Monday: Rain. High 33°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Tue33°23°57%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Wed33°23°54%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 54%.
- Thu29°22°55%Thursday: Rain. High 29°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Fri32°22°35%Friday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sat31°22°53%Saturday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Sun30°22°62%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 62%.
Updated 09:52 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 587.8 XAF
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Republic of Congo
Republic of Congo FAQ
Do I need a visa for the Republic of Congo?
British visitors do, and it must be issued in advance by a Congolese embassy. Other passports should check the rule with the embassy before booking.
What is the difference between the two Congos?
The Republic of Congo has its capital in Brazzaville. The Democratic Republic of Congo, across the river, is a separate and much larger country with its capital in Kinshasa and its own visa rules.
Can I see gorillas in the Republic of Congo?
Yes. Western lowland gorillas live in Odzala-Kokoua and Nouabalé-Ndoki. Tracking is arranged through the parks and is best booked as part of a planned trip.
When is the best time to visit?
June to September, the long dry season. Forest parks can be visited at other times, but rain makes access harder.
Do I need vaccinations for the Republic of Congo?
Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry, and the UK advice also lists a polio certificate. Ask a travel clinic about malaria prevention too.