Paoua, Central African Republic experiences average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Paoua, Central African Republic Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Paoua, 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
5.7/10
Best: January, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 33°C / 22°C
Feels Like 35°C / 24°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 84 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 55%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
Hottest Month
38°C
March
Avg Low25°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
21°C
January
Avg High34°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High34°C
Avg Low21°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
April (Gusts 32)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding April, May, July, September due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:40
Daylight 12.5h
Sunset 18:12
Live conditions—
Paoua on the map · live conditions
Paoua, Central African Republic
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Central African Republic
- City
- Paoua
- Population
- 47.7K
- Coordinates
- 7.24°, 16.44°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 36°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 23 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 22°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: 34°C / 21°C . Feb: 36°C / 23°C . Mar: 38°C / 25°C . Apr: 36°C / 25°C . May: 34°C / 24°C . Jun: 31°C / 23°C . Jul: 29°C / 21°C . Aug: 29°C / 21°C . Sep: 29°C / 21°C . Oct: 31°C / 22°C . Nov: 33°C / 22°C . Dec: 34°C / 21°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 8 mm. Apr: 30 mm. May: 63 mm. Jun: 122 mm. Jul: 231 mm. Aug: 253 mm. Sep: 195 mm. Oct: 93 mm. Nov: 8 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 22%. Feb: 19%. Mar: 32%. Apr: 50%. May: 62%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 81%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 74%. Nov: 50%. Dec: 30%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 9 km/h . Aug: 9 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 9 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 7.
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 has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Mar 2025 · 38°C | Mar · 38°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 21°C | Jan · 21°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 377 mm | Aug · 253 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 14 km/h | Apr · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February
Good March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Fair July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Fair November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 34°C / 21°C | 32°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February | 36°C / 23°C | 35°C / 20°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 19% Comfortable | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 38°C / 25°C | 38°C / 25°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 36°C / 25°C | 39°C / 27°C | 6days (30 mm) Good | 10.9h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 8.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 34°C / 24°C | 38°C / 27°C | 11days (63 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 31°C / 23°C | 35°C / 26°C | 17days (122 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 29°C / 21°C | 34°C / 25°C | 27days (231 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 81% Humid | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 21°C | 33°C / 24°C | 26days (253 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 82% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 29°C / 21°C | 35°C / 25°C | 24days (195 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 80% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 31°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 15days (93 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 33°C / 22°C | 35°C / 23°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 21°C | 33°C / 20°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Paoua are January, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Paoua, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Paoua is March, with average daytime highs of 38°C (100°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Paoua 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 Paoua is August, averaging 253mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Paoua runs through July, August, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Paoua.
Paoua receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Paoua.
The least favorable months to visit Paoua are April, May, July, September, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Paoua is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Paoua is 55%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Paoua are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 32 km/h / 20 mph).
Paoua averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 61%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Paoua is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Paoua 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 Paoua ranges from 24°C (75°F) to 35°C (95°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Paoua, with a climate score of 4.5/10. Consider visiting during January, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Paoua, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 31°C (88°F) and 17 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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