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Central African Republic's national averages run from 29 °C in August to 36 °C in February, with rainfall between 1 mm in January and 194 mm in August and 5.0–10.2 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are May, November and January. Its 17 regions span 30–34 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Bangui
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Bangui
- Area
- 618,323 km²
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When Central African Republic shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0 | 20.3 | 18.1 | 36.6 |
| February | 36.3 | 22.1 | 19.7 | 38.4 |
| March | 36.0 | 24.0 | 22.6 | 38.5 |
| April | 34.3 | 24.0 | 22.7 | 37.1 |
| May | 32.4 | 23.3 | 21.8 | 35.7 |
| June | 30.3 | 22.1 | 21.0 | 32.8 |
| July | 28.8 | 21.4 | 20.6 | 30.8 |
| August | 28.7 | 21.2 | 20.6 | 30.7 |
| September | 29.4 | 21.3 | 20.6 | 31.2 |
| October | 30.4 | 21.5 | 20.7 | 32.4 |
| November | 32.6 | 21.2 | 19.9 | 34.5 |
| December | 34.3 | 20.6 | 19.0 | 35.7 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 6 |
| March | 33 |
| April | 68 |
| May | 100 |
| June | 124 |
| July | 179 |
| August | 194 |
| September | 188 |
| October | 142 |
| November | 32 |
| December | 3 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 10.2 |
| February | 9.6 |
| March | 8.2 |
| April | 7.7 |
| May | 6.9 |
| June | 6.0 |
| July | 5.1 |
| August | 5.0 |
| September | 5.9 |
| October | 6.8 |
| November | 8.5 |
| December | 9.6 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2 | 7.0 | 11.9 |
| February | 8.9 | 6.9 | 11.6 |
| March | 8.1 | 6.6 | 10.0 |
| April | 8.1 | 6.1 | 10.2 |
| May | 7.2 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
| June | 6.1 | 4.3 | 8.4 |
| July | 5.8 | 4.1 | 7.9 |
| August | 5.4 | 3.9 | 7.7 |
| September | 4.9 | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| October | 5.0 | 3.8 | 6.7 |
| November | 6.6 | 4.9 | 8.5 |
| December | 8.2 | 6.3 | 10.6 |
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17 regions
Central African Republic, taken apart
- Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture30–39 °C yr
- Bangui30–35 °C yr
- Basse-Kotto Prefecture29–36 °C yr
- Haut-Mbomou Prefecture28–37 °C yr
- Haute-Kotto Prefecture28–37 °C yr
- Kémo Prefecture29–37 °C yr
- Lobaye Prefecture29–35 °C yr
- Mambéré-Kadéï28–34 °C yr
- Mbomou Prefecture29–37 °C yr
- Nana-Grébizi Economic Prefecture29–38 °C yr
- Nana-Mambéré Prefecture27–34 °C yr
- Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture29–35 °C yr
- Ouaka Prefecture29–37 °C yr
- Ouham Prefecture29–37 °C yr
- Ouham-Pendé Prefecture28–35 °C yr
- Sangha-Mbaéré28–33 °C yr
- Vakaga Prefecture29–39 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Central African Republic
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Month by month
A year in Central African Republic, in order
- JanJanuary35.0°C · 1 mm · 10.2 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary36.3°C · 6 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 6 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 6 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch36.0°C · 33 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 33 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 33 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril34.3°C · 68 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 68 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 68 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay32.4°C · 100 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 100 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 100 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune30.3°C · 124 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 124 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 124 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly28.8°C · 179 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 178 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 178 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.7°C · 194 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 194 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 194 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember29.4°C · 188 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 188 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 188 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober30.4°C · 142 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 142 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 142 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember32.6°C · 32 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 32 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 32 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember34.3°C · 3 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
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