Monthly climate guide

Bangui weather in January

Expect very hot weather in Bangui in January: afternoons reach about 34°C (93°F), while nights drop to around 20°C (67°F). Around 6 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

January is Bangui's second warmest month.
It's one of the drier months, with about 95% less rain than Bangui's average.
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 14°C, so pack a layer.
January sits in Bangui's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

34°C

93°F

Avg low

20°C

67°F

Rainfall

6 mm

very dry

Humidity

57%

relative

Sky

66%

cloud · often cloudy

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Bangui weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Bangui
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	34°C / 93°F	20°C / 67°F	6 mm	57%	66%
February	34°C / 94°F	22°C / 72°F	74 mm	63%	67%
March	32°C / 90°F	23°C / 73°F	102 mm	75%	71%
April	32°C / 89°F	23°C / 73°F	95 mm	78%	74%
May	31°C / 88°F	22°C / 72°F	142 mm	79%	72%
June	30°C / 85°F	22°C / 71°F	141 mm	80%	75%
July	29°C / 84°F	21°C / 70°F	211 mm	81%	78%
August	29°C / 83°F	21°C / 70°F	247 mm	82%	82%
September	29°C / 84°F	21°C / 70°F	169 mm	83%	78%
October	29°C / 83°F	22°C / 71°F	226 mm	84%	78%
November	30°C / 85°F	21°C / 70°F	95 mm	80%	66%
December	32°C / 89°F	20°C / 67°F	14 mm	68%	55%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons

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Is January a good time to visit Bangui?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Bangui in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Bangui?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Bangui, with highs around 34°C and about 6 mm of rain.

How warm is Bangui in January?

Average highs are about 34°C (93°F) and average lows about 20°C (67°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bangui in January?

Bangui typically gets around 6 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bangui (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.