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 at a Glance#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 99 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 30° 26° 129 mm overcast 82% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
February Good 22° - 31° 26° 102 mm overcast 82% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
March Acceptable 22° - 31° 27° 181 mm overcast 83% 1.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
April Acceptable 22° - 31° 27° 216 mm overcast 84% 1.2 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
May Very Good 21° - 30° 26° 123 mm overcast 83% 0.9 m/s 1.6 very high 11.8h
June Excellent 19° - 28° 24° 4 mm overcast 79% 1.1 m/s 1.2 high 11.7h
July Excellent 18° - 26° 22° 1 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.1 m/s 1.2 high 11.8h
August Excellent 19° - 28° 23° 4 mm overcast 72% 1.3 m/s 1.2 high 11.9h
September Excellent 21° - 29° 25° 27 mm overcast 72% 1.6 m/s 1.4 high 12.0h
October Good 21° - 30° 26° 122 mm overcast 78% 1.4 m/s 1.6 very high 12.1h
November Good 22° - 30° 26° 250 mm overcast 83% 1.2 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
December Good 22° - 30° 26° 172 mm overcast 83% 1.0 m/s 1.8 very high 12.3h