Climate of Ouham Prefecture, CAR
Area-weighted average across Ouham Prefecture. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Ouham Prefecture, a subdivision of Central African Republic, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in December to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in March, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 265 mm / 10.4 in depending on the season (1278 mm / 50.3 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 | 23.8°C74.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.1°C79°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.5°C81.5°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.3°C81.1°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.6°C76.3°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 265 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.7°C76.5°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.2°C77.4°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.6°C76.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.5°C74.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ouham Prefecture?
The best months to visit Ouham Prefecture, Central African Republic for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Ouham Prefecture?
Ouham Prefecture, Central African Republic has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in December to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1278 mm / 50.3 in, with the wettest month being August (265 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Ouham Prefecture?
The hottest month in Ouham Prefecture is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Ouham Prefecture?
The coldest month in Ouham Prefecture is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
When does it rain most in Ouham Prefecture?
The wettest month in Ouham Prefecture is August, averaging about 265 mm / 10.4 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.