About Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west. The CAR covers a land area of about 620,000 square kilometres (240,000 sq mi). As of 2024, it has a population of 5,357,744, consisting of about 80 ethnic groups. Having been a French colony under the name Ubangi-Shari, Sango is its national language and was also its co-official language alongside French. Its capital and largest city is Bangui, which sits on the country's southern border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Climate in Bangui
Warmest February, coolest September, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, April, May, November, December.
Monthly climate normals for Bangui, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 34.3°C | 19.6°C | 0mm | 339h |
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| February | 36.5°C | 22.7°C | 2mm | 309h |
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| March | 35°C | 24.1°C | 32mm | 320h |
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| April | 33.6°C | 23.8°C | 31mm | 292h |
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| May | 31.7°C | 22.7°C | 87mm | 283h |
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| June | 30.2°C | 22°C | 120mm | 276h |
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| July | 28.1°C | 20.9°C | 110mm | 257h |
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| August | 28°C | 20.9°C | 244mm | 253h |
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| September | 28°C | 21°C | 285mm | 242h |
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| October | 29.4°C | 20.8°C | 102mm | 295h |
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| November | 31.7°C | 20.8°C | 12mm | 317h |
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| December | 34°C | 20.2°C | 0mm | 339h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
The Central African Republic, also known by the acronym CAR, is located in the heart of Africa. The former French colony has borders with six countries and has had a very troubled history since the 1960s.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park
- Sangha Trinational
Upcoming public holidays
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