Ouesso weather in December
In December, Ouesso sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 72 mm of rain across 12.3 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of December to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Ouesso's 4th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ouesso's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- 12.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 5:55 AM – 5:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.6
- out of 10
Ouesso is city.
- Density
- 8,133/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical December day in Ouesso reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 18 | 30 | 22 |
| 19 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 21 |
| 28 | 30 | 21 |
| 29 | 30 | 21 |
| 30 | 30 | 21 |
| 31 | 30 | 21 |
How December really feels in Ouesso
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ouesso weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 21° | 53 | 9.2 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 31° / 22° | 75 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 31° / 22° | 139 | 19.8 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 31° / 23° | 147 | 19.9 | 12 | 3.4 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 115 | 20.2 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 95 | 18.2 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 91 | 17.8 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 124 | 22.3 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 169 | 25.1 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 29° / 22° | 189 | 26.3 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 159 | 22 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 72 | 12.3 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%.
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| Clearer (%) | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 71 |
| 2 | 30 | 70 |
| 3 | 31 | 69 |
| 4 | 31 | 69 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 34 | 66 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 35 | 65 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 35 | 65 |
| 23 | 35 | 65 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 38 | 62 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Ouesso gets around 72 mm of rain over 12.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 56 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 53 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 51 |
| 9 | 49 |
| 10 | 48 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 39 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 35 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 31 |
| 22 | 30 |
| 23 | 29 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 27 |
| 27 | 27 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 26 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 85% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Oppressive (%) | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 93 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 92 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 92 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 91 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 89 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 88 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 87 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 86 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 84 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 84 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 83 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 81 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 80 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 80 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 79 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 79 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 78 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 79 | 0 |
| 26 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 77 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 77 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 76 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 75 | 0 |
| 30 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 74 | 0 |
| 31 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 74 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of December to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:48 AM to 6:02 AM, and sunset from 5:43 PM to 5:56 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:48 | 5:43 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:43 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:44 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:44 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:44 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:45 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:45 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:46 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:47 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:47 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 5:53 | 5:47 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 5:53 | 5:48 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 5:54 | 5:48 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 5:54 | 5:49 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:49 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:50 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:50 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:51 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:51 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:51 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:52 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:52 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:53 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:53 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:54 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:54 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:55 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:55 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:56 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:56 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.78 kWh/m² to a high of 5.47 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.05 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Ouesso?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Ouesso for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ouesso in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Ouesso sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Ouesso in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ouesso peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Ouesso in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ouesso is worst in February — around 43 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.8× the cleanest month (September, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 32 | 43 | 26 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | Moderate |
| Feb | 43 | Poor |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 26 | Moderate |
Where is Ouesso?
Ouesso sits at 1.6°N, 16.1°E, 348 m above sea level, in Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Pokola, 38 km away.
Topography around Ouesso
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ouesso.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ouesso has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 47 m around an average of 346 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 215 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 366 m.
The land around Ouesso is covered by trees (53%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (95%) within 16 km, and trees (99%) within 80 km.
Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,515
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 46%
- of population, 2021
- Road deaths
- 29.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ouesso (1.6136°, 16.0517°, elevation 348 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).