Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Bangui, Central African Republic
Cathédrale Notre-Dame is a Catholic cathedral located in Bangui, Central African Republic, and dedicated to Mary. Inception of the cathedral occurred in 1937. It is one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
January and February bring high daily temperatures of 33 °C to 34 °C with lower monthly rain totals between 16 mm and 27 mm over roughly 2 to 6 days. From March through November, monthly rain increases significantly, reaching up to 200 mm in October across about 28 rainy days, while daily highs remain between 28 °C and 33 °C and daily lows hold steady at 22 °C to 24 °C. December sees drier conditions with rain dropping to 22 mm on about 5 days and daily highs at 31 °C.
The nearest airport is Bangui M'Poko International Airport, located 7 km away in Bangui. The cathedral is 2 km from the capital city of Bangui. Nearby sights include Renaissance Palace, which is 1.0 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is October, with about 200 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 27 | 95 | 120 | 142 | 148 | 195 | 197 | 199 | 200 | 75 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 16 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
