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Bangui
Tahoua Region, Niger

Bangui

Bangui is a city in Tahoua Region, Niger, 301 m above sea level. It has a population of about 140,446 (2012). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population140,446
Local time03:11
13.67° N, 6.18° EElevation 301 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Banguiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low37° / 22°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bangui at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in April

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

150 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Bangui

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 30%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct36°22°
Sun25 Oct35°20°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct36°19°
Wed28 Oct36°20°
Thu29 Oct37°22°
Fri30 Oct37°24°
Sat31 Oct37°22°
Sun1 Nov37°22°

When to go to Bangui

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score796657565245273328546175
High30°33°37°40°40°38°34°32°34°37°34°31°
Low15°17°20°23°26°26°25°24°24°22°19°16°
Rain (mm)0001165112415077700
Wet days000136202417200

What's on in Bangui

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Niger seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bangui

Eclipses and meteor showers

Bangui from above

Around Bangui2 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Bangui

Sadiq Abubakar III International AirportSKO
135 km
Umaru Musa Yar'adua AirportDKA
177 km

Places near Bangui

Places with a climate like Bangui

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bangui?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bangui.
What is the hottest month in Bangui?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Bangui?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bangui?
August is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.