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| Temp (°C) | 30° 23° | 32° 23° | 34° 23° | 33° 23° | 33° 23° | 32° 23° | 32° 22° |
| Precipitation | 52% | 34% | 28% | 42% | 43% | 44% | 48% |
| Humidity | 78% | 74% | 73% | 73% | 74% | 77% | 78% |
| Wind | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 11 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 5 km/h |
Best time to visit Central African Republic
The best time to visit Bangui is January to March and December, when conditions are generally hot and relatively dry, supporting city sightseeing and travel. April to November is less favourable, with more frequent rain and thunderstorms; June to October can bring flooding, muddy roads and difficult journeys beyond Bangui.
JanuaryTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours9Dry Days30
January is hot and mostly dry, around 18-40°C. Dusty harmattan air can affect visibility, and the dry weather suits city sightseeing.
FebruaryTemp (°C)30°Rain (mm)20Sun Hours8Dry Days21
February is hot and relatively dry, around 18-40°C. Harmattan dust may affect visibility, while rain is generally limited.
MarchTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)54Sun Hours9Dry Days18
March is hot, around 18-40°C, with dry spells and occasional rain. Harmattan dust may linger, and storms can begin to appear.
AprilTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)62Sun Hours9Dry Days13
April is hot, around 19-30°C, with showers and thunderstorms. Rain can make roads outside Bangui muddy and complicate overland journeys.
MayTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)70Sun Hours9Dry Days12
May is hot, around 19-30°C, with frequent rain and thunderstorms. Wet roads can slow journeys outside Bangui, and outdoor plans may face sudden showers.
JuneTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)80Sun Hours9Dry Days8
June is hot, around 19-30°C, with the heaviest rain and frequent storms. High Ubangi levels can flood low-lying areas and make roads difficult.
JulyTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)94Sun Hours11Dry Days6
July is hot, around 19-30°C, with the heaviest rain and frequent storms. Ubangi flooding can affect low-lying parts of Bangui, while saturated roads hinder travel.
AugustTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)131Sun Hours9Dry Days3
August is hot, around 19-30°C, with frequent rain and thunderstorms. Saturated roads and occasional flooding can disrupt journeys outside Bangui.
SeptemberTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)119Sun Hours8Dry Days3
September is hot, around 19-30°C, with frequent rain and thunderstorms. Wet roads and high river levels can make travel beyond Bangui difficult.
OctoberTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)103Sun Hours8Dry Days6
October is hot, around 18-40°C, with rain and thunderstorms possible. Roads outside Bangui may remain muddy, and flooding can affect some routes.
NovemberTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)26Sun Hours9Dry Days20
November is hot, around 18-40°C, with dry spells and occasional rain. Short storms can leave roads outside Bangui muddy, while harmattan dust may return.
DecemberTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)3Sun Hours10Dry Days29
December is hot and generally dry, around 18-40°C. Harmattan dust may affect visibility, while limited rainfall supports city sightseeing and regional travel.
Sources: en.wikivoyage.org
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Brief
- Bangui is the main gateway to the Central African Republic, with French and Sango widely used. Travel outside the capital can be difficult due to limited infrastructure and services.
- Local foods to try include cassava-based dishes, saka-saka made with cassava leaves, grilled river fish, plantains, and peanut-based stews.
Safety and health
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older and is required for all arriving travellers in this country. Carry the vaccination certificate. (
cdc.gov)
- Use insect repellent and protective clothing. Mosquitoes can transmit dengue and Zika, while tsetse flies can transmit African sleeping sickness; tick bites also pose risks including African tick-bite fever and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever. (
- Avoid swimming, wading, bathing, or washing in freshwater rivers, ponds, lakes, streams, and untreated pools because of schistosomiasis risk. (
- Drink bottled, boiled, or reliably filtered water, and eat food that is cooked or peeled. Medical facilities may have limited medicines and supplies, particularly outside Bangui. (
wikivoyage.org)
Recent News
- 18-22 August 2026: An artisanal gold mine collapsed at Zamboye in western Central African Republic, near the Cameroon border. Local officials and the Red Cross reported more than 100 deaths, while the government later reported a lower toll. Authorities closed the site and opened an investigation. Travellers should avoid the affected mining area and monitor road conditions if travelling west from Bangui. (
apnews.com)
