Renaissance Palace
Bangui, Central African Republic
Renaissance Palace is a palace located in Bangui, Central African Republic. Built in 1920, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
January and February have the lowest rainfall, with 15 mm on about 2 days and 25 mm on about 6 days respectively, alongside daily highs of 34 °C. Rainfall increases significantly from March through November, peaking in October with 189 mm on about 28 days and daily highs of 29 °C. Temperatures remain steady throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 29 °C to 34 °C and lows from 22 °C to 24 °C.
The nearest airport is Bangui M'Poko International Airport, located 8 km away. The palace is 3 km from the capital Bangui. Visitors can combine a trip here with Cathédrale Notre-Dame, which is 1.0 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is October, with about 189 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 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 25 | 89 | 112 | 131 | 135 | 178 | 179 | 182 | 189 | 73 | 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.
