AI-generatedBangui at a glance
- Best time
- Dec
- Warmest month
- Feb · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 1,074 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 351 m
Climate in Bangui
Bangui has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Bangui is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:3117:32
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:18–05:58 · evening 17:05–17:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:10–05:18 · evening 17:45–17:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bangui in October?
In October, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 182 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min05:31 – 17:32
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Bangui
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bangui
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Bangui, 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bangui
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bangui: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bangui has about 24 rainy days with 182 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bangui
How breezy and how cloudy Bangui is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bangui typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Bangui: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bangui
How often the day gets hot in Bangui (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bangui has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bangui
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in March (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 320 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44 | 35° | 23° | 7.1 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 36° | 24° | 7.4 h | 4 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 34° | 24° | 6.7 h | 12 | 75 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 32° | 24° | 6.5 h | 14 | 98 |
| MayMay | 39 | 32° | 24° | 6.2 h | 15 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 31° | 23° | 6.1 h | 15 | 81 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 30° | 23° | 5.2 h | 19 | 102 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 29° | 22° | 5.2 h | 22 | 150 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 29° | 22° | 5.4 h | 23 | 161 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 30° | 23° | 5.4 h | 24 | 182 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 31° | 23° | 6.6 h | 14 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 58 | 33° | 23° | 7.6 h | 3 | 13 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
4.36° N, 18.55° E · 351 m · Africa/Bangui
Best time to visit Bangui
The best time to visit Bangui is in December. From December to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is October with 182 mm.
Bangui through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bangui in the dry season
Dec – Mar
Fair
- 33–36 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Bangui in the rainy season
Apr – Nov
Fair
- 29–32 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 146 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bangui
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December has the better holiday weather in Bangui: score 58 against 42. In December, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. December has 21 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 58better |
| Day high | 30° | 33° |
| Night low | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 182 mm | 13 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 20better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Bangui month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January35° · 7 h
In January, Bangui is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in January44February36° · 7 h
In February, Bangui is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in February34March34° · 7 h
In March, Bangui is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in March37April32° · 7 h
In April, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 98 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in April39May32° · 6 h
In May, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 94 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in May45June31° · 6 h
In June, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 81 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in June40July30° · 5 h
In July, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in July44August29° · 5 h
In August, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 150 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in August43September29° · 5 h
In September, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 161 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in September42October30° · 5 h
In October, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 182 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in October48November31° · 7 h
In November, Bangui is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 90 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
Bangui in November58December33° · 8 h
In December, Bangui is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangui.
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Bangui vs. Yaoundé
In October Yaoundé has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs. 42). During the day Yaoundé is 4 °C cooler than Bangui. Yaoundé gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bangui | Yaoundé |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 29 |
| Best time | Dec | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Bangui
Weather for your travel dates
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Bangui in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bangui has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 36).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 34 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 10 min
- Distance
- 5,530 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bangui
When is the best time to visit Bangui?
The best time to visit Bangui is in December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bangui?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Bangui?
Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is October with 182 mm. The driest month is January with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bangui get?
Bangui gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.6 hours a day; in July there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Bangui in?
Bangui uses the time zone Africa/Bangui, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bangui?
A nonstop flight from London to Bangui takes about 7 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bangui?
Bangui has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 40, Summer holidays 43, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 51.
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