Climate Insights for Bossangoa

Ouham, Central African Republic

Hottest
March
37°C peak98°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low67°F low
Wettest
July
209 mm rain8.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bossangoa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 957 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 209 mm of rainfall. Bossangoa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bossangoa is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 37.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 8.2 in of rainfall. Bossangoa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 19°FebMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 22°MarMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 25°AprMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 25°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°NovMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°DecMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 95°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 98°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 98°FAverage: 86°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 95°FAverage: 85°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°F
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Bossangoa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Bossangoa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 98°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 45mmMayPrecipitation: 76mmJunPrecipitation: 99mmJulPrecipitation: 209mmAugPrecipitation: 194mmSepPrecipitation: 184mmOctPrecipitation: 110mmNovPrecipitation: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 3inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inJulPrecipitation: 8.2inAugPrecipitation: 7.6inSepPrecipitation: 7.3inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Bossangoa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 957 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 209 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 209 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bossangoa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.2 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 8.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Bossangoa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Bossangoa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bossangoa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bossangoa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C67 °F
35 °C95 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
37 °C98 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
37 °C98 °F
9 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C76 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h6 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
33 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
209 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
184 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C71 °F
34 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
35 °C94 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in