Loufoulakari Falls

Waterfall Scenic waterfall on Loufoulakari River in Pool

Waterfall on the Loufoulakari River in Congo’s Pool region, reached by local roads and footpaths. Visitors come for river scenery, seasonal cascades and riverside rock pools.

Loufoulakari Falls
-4.5842, 14.9747

How to Get to Loufoulakari Falls #

Loufoulakari Falls is accessed from towns in the Pool Department; the nearest larger town is Kinkala. Travel in the region typically requires private transport and a local guide due to limited public transit and variable road conditions. Visitors should check security and access with local authorities before travel.

Best Time to Visit Loufoulakari Falls #

Best visited after rains for the fullest falls; local conditions and access can change seasonally.

Dry season
June-September · 24-30°C
Lower water levels make some viewpoints accessible but the falls may be less voluminous.
Wet season
October-May · 22-28°C
Peak flow, dramatic curtains of water - expect muddy approaches and lush vegetation.

Weather & Climate near Loufoulakari Falls #

Climate

Loufoulakari Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1331 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

March

March is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

216 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

May

May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (250 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

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