The Central African Republic lies at the heart of Africa, with dense rainforest in the southwest and savanna and dry plains in the north and east. Bangui on the Ubangi River, the Dzanga-Sangha reserve with its forest elephants and gorillas, and the northern parks hold its best-known natural features. The dry months from December to February are the most reliable for travel, the rains run from May to October, and the north is drier and hotter than the humid forest zone.
Warmest month: February (28°C). Wettest: September (211 mm). Best overall score: December (7.9/10).
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Sunny days | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 4 mm | 31 | 7.7/10 |
| February | 28°C | 1 mm | 28 | 7.1/10 |
| March | 28°C | 49 mm | 29 | 6.8/10 |
| April | 27°C | 97 mm | 26 | 5.9/10 |
| May | 26°C | 123 mm | 27 | 5.6/10 |
| June | 25°C | 144 mm | 25 | 5.5/10 |
| July | 25°C | 170 mm | 25 | 5.5/10 |
| August | 25°C | 206 mm | 25 | 5.3/10 |
| September | 25°C | 211 mm | 23 | 5.2/10 |
| October | 25°C | 185 mm | 27 | 5.2/10 |
| November | 26°C | 70 mm | 28 | 6.9/10 |
| December | 27°C | 14 mm | 31 | 7.9/10 |
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Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.
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