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Usual weather in Central African Republic

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Central African Republic? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Central African Republic

The climate of Central African Republic is tropical. You can expect hot, dry winters, and mild to hot, wet summers. The hottest and driest part of the country is the north.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Bangassou, Bangui, Birao, Dzanga Sangha Special Reserve, Manovo Gounda St. Floris National Park, Mbaiki, Northeast Central African Republic, Northwest Central African Republic, Southeast Central African Republic, Southwest Central African Republic.

Let's look now what weather you can expect here. (Warning: As we don't have reliable data for this country, we use data from nearby locations for these statistics.) The warmest month here is February, the average maximum temperature is 39.4 ℃ (102.92 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). The coldest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 30.7 ℃ (87.26 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). The most rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 18.1. The least rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 1.

When travelling to some places in Central African Republic, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Mont Ngaoui (1410 m) and the lowest point is Oubangui River (335 m). So the differences in altitudes in this country are not negligible and you should expect the weather to be different in places in different altitudes. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Central African Republic. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in January is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in January is 36.5 ℃ (97.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.5 ℃ (61.7 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 37.95 ℃ (100.31 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 1. The average rainfall is 1.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:38 and at the end of the month 11:43.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in February is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in February is 39.4 ℃ (102.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 37.95 ℃ (100.31 ℉). At the end of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 38.85 ℃ (101.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 2. The average rainfall is 9.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:43 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:49 and at the end of the month 11:57.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in March is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in March is 38.3 ℃ (100.94 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 25.2 ℃ (77.36 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 38.85 ℃ (101.93 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 37.7 ℃ (99.86 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 5.1. The average rainfall is 37.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:57 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:04 and at the end of the month 12:12.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in April is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in April is 37.1 ℃ (98.78 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 37.7 ℃ (99.86 ℉). At the end of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 35.45 ℃ (95.81 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 9. The average rainfall is 80.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:19 and at the end of the month 12:26.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in May is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in May is 33.8 ℃ (92.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 35.45 ℃ (95.81 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.65 ℃ (90.77 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 12. The average rainfall is 139 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:32 and at the end of the month 12:36.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in June is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in June is 31.5 ℃ (88.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.65 ℃ (90.77 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 14.9. The average rainfall is 230.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:39 and at the end of the month 12:39.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in July is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in July is 30.7 ℃ (87.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.15 ℃ (88.07 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 18.1. The average rainfall is 245.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:36 and at the end of the month 12:32.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in August is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in August is 31.6 ℃ (88.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.15 ℃ (88.07 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.35 ℃ (90.23 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 16.3. The average rainfall is 167.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:26 and at the end of the month 12:19.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in September is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in September is 33.1 ℃ (91.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.35 ℃ (90.23 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 34.45 ℃ (94.01 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 7.1. The average rainfall is 55.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:12 and at the end of the month 12:04.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in October is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in October is 35.8 ℃ (96.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 34.45 ℃ (94.01 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 35.5 ℃ (95.9 ℉). The average rainfall is 3.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:57 and at the end of the month 11:50.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in November is this: The average highest temperature in Central African Republic in November is 35.2 ℃ (95.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.9 ℃ (62.42 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 35.5 ℃ (95.9 ℉). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:50 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:43 and at the end of the month 11:38.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Central African Republic in December is this: When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:38 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:35 and at the end of the month 11:35.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.



When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.