Central African Republic
Country · Africa, Middle Africa
The Central African Republic is a country located in Middle Africa, bordered by Cameroon, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Sudan. Its capital is Bangui, and the population is about 5.5 million across an area of 622,984 square kilometers. The country offers visitors sights such as the Renaissance Palace, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, and the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve.
Highlights
This site covers 3 top sights. In the capital city of Bangui, travellers can visit the Renaissance Palace and Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Beyond the capital, the site includes the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve.
Food and drink
Local cuisine includes Maboké.
When to go
The weather data reflects the climate at the capital, Bangui. January and February have daily highs of 34 °C with lower rainfall of 15 mm to 25 mm over 2 to 6 days. From March to November, monthly rainfall increases significantly, reaching up to 192 mm in October with daily highs ranging from 29 °C to 33 °C. December brings drier conditions with 22 mm of rain over 5 days and a high of 32 °C.
Practical notes
The currency is the Central African CFA franc. Official languages are French and Sango. Plugs used are type C and E with a voltage of 220 V. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+01:00.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Central African Republic
- Maboké
Top sights in Central African Republic
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is October, with about 192 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 25 | 91 | 114 | 135 | 141 | 185 | 187 | 189 | 192 | 73 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 16 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bangui (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
- Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park