AI-generatedPointe-Noire at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Mar · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,438 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year, Pointe-Noire is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 4.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pointe-Noire
The best time to visit Pointe-Noire is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. The rainy season is from November to April; the wettest month is December with 233 mm.
Pointe-Noire through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pointe-Noire in the dry season
May – Oct
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Pointe-Noire in the rainy season
Nov – Apr
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 150 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 30°
05:5218:04
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:39–06:20 · evening 17:37–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:39 · evening 18:17–18:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Pointe-Noire compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 26°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 27° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.3 h |
What is the weather like in Pointe-Noire in October?
In October, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 90 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min05:52 – 18:04
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Pointe-Noire
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Pointe-Noire: score 81 against 43. In July, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in July. July has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 30° | 20° |
| Sea | 25.6° | 21.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 hbetter | 3.3 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 90 mm | 4 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pointe-Noire month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January31° · Sea 27° · 4.6 h
In January, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 217 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in January29February31° · Sea 28° · 4.5 h
In February, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 188 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in February27March32° · Sea 29° · 4.6 h
In March, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 190 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in March28April31° · Sea 28° · 4.5 h
In April, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 180 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in April45May30° · Sea 26° · 4.8 h
In May, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 76 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in May79June28° · Sea 23° · 3.7 h
In June, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in June81July26° · Sea 22° · 3.3 h
In July, Pointe-Noire is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in July81August26° · Sea 22° · 3.3 h
In August, Pointe-Noire is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in August80September27° · Sea 24° · 3.7 h
In September, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in September43October29° · Sea 26° · 4.4 h
In October, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 90 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in October38November30° · Sea 27° · 4.6 h
In November, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 232 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in November37December30° · Sea 27° · 4.4 h
In December, Pointe-Noire is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 233 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pointe-Noire.
Pointe-Noire in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pointe-Noire
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 30°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (20°), the warmest in October (30°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 361 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 33 | 31° | 24° | 27.4° | 4.6 h | 26 | 217 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 31° | 24° | 28.2° | 4.5 h | 23 | 188 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 32° | 25° | 28.5° | 4.6 h | 25 | 190 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 31° | 24° | 27.8° | 4.5 h | 23 | 180 |
| MayMay | 45 | 30° | 24° | 26.0° | 4.8 h | 15 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 28° | 21° | 23.4° | 3.7 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 26° | 20° | 21.8° | 3.3 h | 0 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 26° | 21° | 21.9° | 3.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 27° | 22° | 23.7° | 3.7 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 29° | 30° | 25.6° | 4.4 h | 19 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 30° | 24° | 26.5° | 4.6 h | 27 | 232 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 30° | 24° | 26.5° | 4.4 h | 27 | 233 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Pointe-Noire
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.1 – 26.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pointe-Noire ranges from 21.8 °C in July to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 27.5 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.4° | 26.0° | 28.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.2° | 27.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.5° | 27.5° | 29.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.8° | 26.3° | 28.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 26.0° | 24.6° | 27.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 23.4° | 22.3° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 21.8° | 20.8° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.9° | 21.0° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.7° | 22.7° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 25.6° | 25.1° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 26.5° | 26.0° | 27.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.5° | 25.5° | 27.6° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Pointe-Noire
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Pointe-Noire, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Pointe-Noire: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Pointe-Noire has about 19 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Pointe-Noire
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Pointe-Noire
How breezy and how cloudy Pointe-Noire is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Pointe-Noire typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Pointe-Noire: mostly overcast, with about 4.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Pointe-Noire
How often the day gets hot in Pointe-Noire (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Pointe-Noire has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Pointe-Noire
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pointe-Noire in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Pointe-Noire has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 28).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 10 min
- Distance
- 6,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Republic of the Congo
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +242
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Pointe-Noire vs Cabinda
In October Cabinda has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs 43). During the day it is about as warm in Cabinda as in Pointe-Noire. The sea is about equally warm. Cabinda gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Pointe-Noire | Cabinda |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Pointe-Noire ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Pointe-NoireThis page29°26°43
- 2Brazzaville32°28
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Frequently asked questions about Pointe-Noire
When is the best time to visit Pointe-Noire?
The best time to visit Pointe-Noire is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Pointe-Noire?
The sea temperature in Pointe-Noire ranges from 21.8 °C in July to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Pointe-Noire in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Pointe-Noire?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Pointe-Noire?
The rainy season is from November to April; the wettest month is December with 233 mm. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pointe-Noire get?
Pointe-Noire gets around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 4.8 hours a day; in July there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Pointe-Noire in?
Pointe-Noire is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pointe-Noire?
A nonstop flight from London to Pointe-Noire takes about 8 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pointe-Noire?
Pointe-Noire has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 52, summer holidays 81, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 35.