Carnot, Central African Republic experiences average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 21°C (70°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.
Carnot, Central African Republic Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Carnot, 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
5.3/10
Best: January, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 31°C / 21°C
Feels Like 35°C / 24°C
Rainy Days 15
Rainfall 110 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 69%
Wind Speed 10 km/h
Dew Point 19°C
Hottest Month
36°C
February
Avg Low22°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
21°C
January
Avg High36°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High36°C
Avg Low21°C
Windiest Month
12 km/h
January (Gusts 27)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding March, April, May, October due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:46
Daylight 12.4h
Sunset 18:10
Live conditions—
Carnot on the map · live conditions
Carnot, Central African Republic
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Central African Republic
- City
- Carnot
- Population
- 129K
- Coordinates
- 4.94°, 15.88°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 22 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 21 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 1 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: 36°C / 21°C . Feb: 36°C / 22°C . Mar: 33°C / 23°C . Apr: 32°C / 23°C . May: 30°C / 22°C . Jun: 29°C / 21°C . Jul: 28°C / 21°C . Aug: 28°C / 21°C . Sep: 29°C / 21°C . Oct: 29°C / 21°C . Nov: 31°C / 21°C . Dec: 34°C / 21°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 2 mm. Feb: 11 mm. Mar: 75 mm. Apr: 121 mm. May: 130 mm. Jun: 134 mm. Jul: 143 mm. Aug: 168 mm. Sep: 209 mm. Oct: 253 mm. Nov: 69 mm. Dec: 8 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 32%. Feb: 37%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 76%. May: 80%. Jun: 82%. Jul: 83%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 83%. Oct: 83%. Nov: 73%. Dec: 47%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 9 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 8 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. 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 8. 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 27 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 36°C | Feb · 36°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 21°C | Jan · 21°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 295 mm | Oct · 253 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 12 km/h | Jan · 12 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Good 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Poor May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Fair December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 36°C / 21°C | 36°C / 20°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 36°C / 22°C | 37°C / 22°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 8.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| March | 33°C / 23°C | 38°C / 26°C | 12days (75 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 26°C | 17days (121 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 30°C / 22°C | 36°C / 26°C | 18days (130 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 29°C / 21°C | 34°C / 25°C | 21days (134 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 82% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 28°C / 21°C | 32°C / 24°C | 23days (143 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 83% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 28°C / 21°C | 33°C / 24°C | 23days (168 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 82% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 29°C / 21°C | 34°C / 24°C | 25days (209 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 83% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 21°C | 35°C / 25°C | 26days (253 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 83% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 31°C / 21°C | 35°C / 25°C | 11days (69 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 21°C | 35°C / 22°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 47% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Carnot are January, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Carnot, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Carnot is February, with average daytime highs of 36°C (97°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Carnot is January, with average overnight lows of 21°C (69°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Carnot is October, averaging 253mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Carnot runs through October, September, July, August, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Carnot.
Carnot receives approximately 121 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Carnot.
The least favorable months to visit Carnot are March, April, May, October, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Carnot is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Carnot is 69%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Carnot are 10 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 12 km/h (7 mph) (gusts up to 27 km/h / 16 mph).
Carnot averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 68%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Carnot is 19°C (66°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Carnot 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 Carnot ranges from 24°C (75°F) to 35°C (95°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 Carnot, with a climate score of 4.8/10. Consider visiting during January, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Carnot, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 29°C (84°F) and 21 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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