Bangui experiences a wet and dry tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round.
The wet season brings heavy afternoon downpours that turn the city's red dirt roads into muddy obstacles, making waterproof footwear essential.
Temperatures hover between 21°C and 34°C throughout the year, with minimal variation between seasons.
Humidity spikes dramatically during the rainy months, turning even short walks into sweat-soaked affairs.
The fine laterite dust that coats everything during the dry season will infiltrate your luggage, so pack items you don't mind getting a rusty tinge.
Bangui has two seasons rather than four: a wet period and a dry period, both equally warm.