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Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo

Pointe-Noire

city in the Republic of the Congo

26°C · this month$1,800/mo1,420,61214 m3 missions from 3 countries
Photo: David Stanley · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Pointe-Noire

Monthly budget
$1,800/mo
Prices vs USA: 40%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 588.35 XAF
US travel advisory
Level 2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
47%
of people online
Air quality
36.5
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
French
Emergency
118 · 117
Plug types
Europlug, Type E
Calling code
+242

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 1, 2024

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
15°20°25°30°35°30°Jan31°Feb31°Mar31°Apr30°May28°Jun27°Jul27°Aug28°Sep30°Oct29°Nov29°Dec
Best months:MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberDecember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 86%

Embassies & consulates in Pointe-Noire

3 missions from 3 countries

Where to eat in Pointe-Noire

Restaurants and cafés
  • La Cite

    Taxi will take you there

  • Kactus

    Charles de Gaulle crossing

  • Citronnelle

    Opposite Atlantic Palace Hotel

  • Le Derrick

    Port Side Beach

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Pointe-Noire · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Republic of the Congo

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Pointe-Noire?

The travel guide to Pointe-Noire lists La Cite, Kactus, Citronnelle, and Le Derrick.

Is Pointe-Noire safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Republic of the Congo at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is — per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Pointe-Noire?

Roughly $1,800 per month for a remote worker, based on Republic of the Congo price levels (40% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Pointe-Noire in November?

In November Pointe-Noire averages a high of 29°C, a low of 24°C and about 167 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Pointe-Noire?

3 diplomatic missions, including France (Consulate General) and Mali (Consulate General).

Cities in Republic of the Congo

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.