Bangui, Central African Republic Weather
Bangui hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 92°F (33°C) is about 7°F (4°C) above the typical July high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Bangui weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Bangui looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 89° and an overnight low of 69°. There is a 85% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Bangui 14-day forecast
About the weather in Bangui
Located in Central African Republic, Bangui experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 96°F (35°C) in February and dip to about 84°F (29°C) in August, with around 46.6 inches (1183 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Bangui weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 96°F (35°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Record high: 103°F (40°C) · Record low: 63°F (17°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 96°F (35°C) and overnight lows stay near 73°F (23°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows around 72°F (22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (40°C) and dropped as low as 63°F (17°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.5 inches (191 mm) of rain over 24 days, while January is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.2 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Bangui runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Bangui runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 65 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Bangui runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 57 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Bangui turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 94°F (34°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Bangui by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94° | 70° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.2 h/day | 49% |
| February | 96° | 73° | 3 | 0.5 in | 11.0 h/day | 54% |
| March | 93° | 75° | 10 | 2.4 in | 9.9 h/day | 70% |
| April | 90° | 75° | 12 | 4.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 75% |
| May | 89° | 74° | 15 | 4.2 in | 9.8 h/day | 79% |
| June | 86° | 73° | 18 | 4.7 in | 9.6 h/day | 82% |
| July | 85° | 72° | 23 | 5.8 in | 9.1 h/day | 85% |
| August | 84° | 72° | 24 | 7.5 in | 8.8 h/day | 86% |
| September | 85° | 72° | 22 | 6.9 in | 8.9 h/day | 85% |
| October | 86° | 72° | 22 | 7.3 in | 8.9 h/day | 85% |
| November | 88° | 72° | 12 | 2.5 in | 9.7 h/day | 80% |
| December | 92° | 71° | 2 | 0.5 in | 10.7 h/day | 61% |