Climate Insights for Bangui

The climate in Bangui is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2307mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 455mm of rainfall. Bangui is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Bangui has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Bangui is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2307mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 455mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 18mm. That's 437mm 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.

Bangui is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 17km/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 27km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Bangui, which began on March 20, 2026. Bangui is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Bangui is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 53mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bangui 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.