Climate of Basse-Kotto Prefecture, CAR
Area-weighted average across Basse-Kotto Prefecture. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Basse-Kotto Prefecture, a subdivision of Central African Republic, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24°C / 75.2°F in December to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in March, with rainfall from 20 mm / 0.8 in to 224 mm / 8.8 in depending on the season (1589 mm / 62.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3°C75.7°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.7°C78.3°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| March | 26.3°C79.3°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.9°C78.6°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.4°C77.7°F | 175 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.6°C76.3°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.1°C75.4°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 218 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.3°C75.7°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.5°C76.1°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.2°C75.6°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 24°C75.2°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Basse-Kotto Prefecture?
The best months to visit Basse-Kotto Prefecture, Central African Republic for sunny, dry weather are January, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 26.3°C / 79.3°F, and the driest is January with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Basse-Kotto Prefecture?
Basse-Kotto Prefecture, Central African Republic has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24°C / 75.2°F in December to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1589 mm / 62.6 in, with the wettest month being October (224 mm / 8.8 in) and the driest January (20 mm / 0.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Basse-Kotto Prefecture?
The hottest month in Basse-Kotto Prefecture is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Basse-Kotto Prefecture?
The coldest month in Basse-Kotto Prefecture is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 24°C / 75.2°F.
When does it rain most in Basse-Kotto Prefecture?
The wettest month in Basse-Kotto Prefecture is October, averaging about 224 mm / 8.8 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 20 mm / 0.8 in.