Central African Republic Weather
🇨🇫 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
January to February
Weather in the Central African Republic at a glance
Our the Central African Republic coverage centers on Bangui, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 96°F (35°C) in February and 84°F (29°C) in August, with about 165 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Bangui - annual average 80°
- Best time to visit: January to February
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Bangui averages 9.8 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1183 mm (46.6 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to February. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Bangui climate page.
Live weather across the Central African Republic today
Central African Republic cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui | 80° | Feb · 96° | Aug · 72° | 165 | 9.8 | 0 |
Central African Republic weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94° | 70° | 1 | 11.2 h/day |
| February | 96° | 73° | 3 | 11.0 h/day |
| March | 93° | 75° | 10 | 9.9 h/day |
| April | 90° | 75° | 12 | 10.0 h/day |
| May | 89° | 74° | 15 | 9.8 h/day |
| June | 86° | 73° | 18 | 9.6 h/day |
| July | 85° | 72° | 23 | 9.1 h/day |
| August | 84° | 72° | 24 | 8.8 h/day |
| September | 85° | 72° | 22 | 8.9 h/day |
| October | 86° | 72° | 22 | 8.9 h/day |
| November | 88° | 72° | 12 | 9.7 h/day |
| December | 92° | 71° | 2 | 10.7 h/day |
Central African Republic weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit the Central African Republic?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in the Central African Republic?
Snow is essentially absent in the Central African Republic cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of the Central African Republic like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.