Climate Insights for Paoua

Ouham-Pendé, Central African Republic

Hottest
March
38°C peak100°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
August
257 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Paoua is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,023 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 257 mm of rainfall. Paoua sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Paoua is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 40.3 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.1 in of rainfall. Paoua sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 21°MarMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 25°AprMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°NovMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 97°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 100°FAverage: 88°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 94°FAverage: 79°FMin: 67°F
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Min

Paoua sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 38°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Paoua sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 100°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 100°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmMayPrecipitation: 64mmJunPrecipitation: 124mmJulPrecipitation: 235mmAugPrecipitation: 257mmSepPrecipitation: 198mmOctPrecipitation: 95mmNovPrecipitation: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inJulPrecipitation: 9.2inAugPrecipitation: 10.1inSepPrecipitation: 7.8inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inNovPrecipitation: 0.3inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Paoua is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,023 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 257 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 257 mm less than August, 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.Paoua is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 10.1 in less than August, 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: 10km/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: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/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: 6mph
Wind Speed

Paoua is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Paoua is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. 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, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paoua 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 Paoua 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 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
36 °C97 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
38 °C100 °F
9 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
36 °C97 °F
9 km/h6 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
34 °C93 °F
8 km/h5 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
31 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
235 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
198 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
31 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
34 °C94 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in