Bouar, Central African Republic experiences average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 15 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Bouar, Central African Republic Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bouar, Central African Republic. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.1/10
Best: January, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 29°C / 20°C
Feels Like 32°C / 21°C
Rainy Days 15
Rainfall 122 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 64%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
Hottest Month
34°C
February
Avg Low21°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
19°C
August
Avg High26°C
Rain26days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High33°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
January (Gusts 32)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding March, April, May, June due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:45
Daylight 12.5h
Sunset 18:13
Live conditions—
Bouar on the map · live conditions
Bouar, Central African Republic
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Central African Republic
- City
- Bouar
- Population
- 71.7K
- Coordinates
- 5.93°, 15.60°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 20°C . Feb: 34°C / 21°C . Mar: 33°C / 22°C . Apr: 30°C / 21°C . May: 28°C / 20°C . Jun: 27°C / 19°C . Jul: 26°C / 19°C . Aug: 26°C / 19°C . Sep: 27°C / 19°C . Oct: 28°C / 19°C . Nov: 30°C / 19°C . Dec: 32°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 5 mm. Mar: 46 mm. Apr: 136 mm. May: 160 mm. Jun: 199 mm. Jul: 210 mm. Aug: 216 mm. Sep: 262 mm. Oct: 203 mm. Nov: 29 mm. Dec: 1 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 24%. Feb: 24%. Mar: 55%. Apr: 74%. May: 79%. Jun: 82%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 83%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 61%. Dec: 35%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 9 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 8.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 19 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 35°C | Feb · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 19°C | Aug · 19°C |
| Wettest month | Sep 2025 · 292 mm | Sep · 262 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 14 km/h | Jan · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February
Good March
Fair April
Wet May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 33°C / 20°C | 32°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February | 34°C / 21°C | 34°C / 19°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 33°C / 22°C | 35°C / 23°C | 8days (46 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 30°C / 21°C | 34°C / 24°C | 18days (136 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 28°C / 20°C | 33°C / 23°C | 21days (160 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 79% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 27°C / 19°C | 31°C / 22°C | 24days (199 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 82% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 26°C / 19°C | 29°C / 21°C | 25days (210 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 84% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 26°C / 19°C | 29°C / 21°C | 26days (216 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 83% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 27°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 28days (262 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 83% Humid | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 22°C | 23days (203 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 81% Humid | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 30°C / 19°C | 32°C / 21°C | 5days (29 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 32°C / 20°C | 32°C / 18°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 35% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bouar are January, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bouar, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bouar is February, with average daytime highs of 34°C (94°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bouar is August, with average overnight lows of 19°C (66°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bouar is September, averaging 262mm of precipitation across 28 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bouar runs through September, August, July, June, with the heaviest rainfall in September. Based on 10-year averages for Bouar.
Bouar receives approximately 120 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Bouar.
The least favorable months to visit Bouar are March, April, May, June, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Bouar is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Bouar is 64%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bouar are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 32 km/h / 20 mph).
Bouar averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 67%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Bouar is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Bouar has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Bouar ranges from 21°C (70°F) to 32°C (90°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
June is not the best time to visit Bouar, with a climate score of 6.1/10. Consider visiting during January, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Bouar, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 27°C (81°F) and 24 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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