Climate - Bangui (Central African Republic)

Bangui's climate is tropical, with a dry season from December to February. During the rest of the year, the rains are quite frequent, especially from August to October.
The city is the capital of the Central African Republic and is located in the south of the country, about 4 degrees north of the Equator, at 350 meters (1,150 feet) above sea level, on the banks of the Ubangi (or Oubangui) River, beyond which lies the city of Zongo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
During the day, the highest temperatures are recorded in the dry season, but also in March and April, in the first months when the rains begin to gradually increase. However, December to February is also the period in which the coolest temperatures are recorded during the night.

Bangui - Climate data

In Bangui, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Bangui, precipitation amounts to 1535 millimeters (60.4 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest month (January) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
In Bangui, there are on average around 2100 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bangui - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In February, the weather in Bangui is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Bangui is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the weather in Bangui is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In June, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In July, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In August, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In September, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In October, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In November, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In December, the weather in Bangui is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).