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Weather & climate · Bangui

Best Time to Visit Central African Republic

September to January

The best time to visit the Central African Republic is September to January, when daytime highs in Bangui are around 29–35°C. April to June are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (35°C by day), January the coldest (20°C at night), and August the wettest with about 209 mm of rain.

35°C

Warmest: February

20°C

Coldest nights: January

1366 mm

Rain per year

209 mm

Wettest: August

Central African Republic weather by month

Jan35°C20°C8 mm
Feb35°C22°C50 mm
Mar33°C23°C96 mm
Apr32°C22°C107 mm
May31°C22°C125 mm
Jun30°C22°C144 mm
Jul29°C21°C187 mm
Aug29°C21°C209 mm
Sep29°C21°C158 mm
Oct29°C22°C193 mm
Nov30°C21°C77 mm
Dec33°C20°C12 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	35°C	20°C	8 mm	51%	65%	Best time
February	35°C	22°C	50 mm	56%	69%	Very hot
March	33°C	23°C	96 mm	69%	73%	Very hot
April	32°C	22°C	107 mm	75%	74%	Good
May	31°C	22°C	125 mm	76%	72%	Good
June	30°C	22°C	144 mm	78%	76%	Good
July	29°C	21°C	187 mm	78%	78%	Rainy
August	29°C	21°C	209 mm	81%	82%	Rainy
September	29°C	21°C	158 mm	80%	79%	Best time
October	29°C	22°C	193 mm	81%	78%	Best time
November	30°C	21°C	77 mm	76%	67%	Best time
December	33°C	20°C	12 mm	63%	57%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Bangui (4.37, 18.58). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the Central African Republic have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit the Central African Republic?

September to January. The best time to visit the Central African Republic is September to January, when daytime highs in Bangui are around 29–35°C. April to June are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (35°C by day), January the coldest (20°C at night), and August the wettest with about 209 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in the Central African Republic?

February, with average highs of 35°C in Bangui.

What is the coldest month in the Central African Republic?

January, when nights drop to about 20°C and days reach 35°C.

What is the rainiest month in the Central African Republic?

August with about 209 mm; January is the driest (8 mm).

When should I avoid visiting the Central African Republic?

February is the least comfortable month on average: 35°C by day and 50 mm of rain.

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