The climate of Kouango
Kouango, situated in the
Central African Republic, is stamped primarily with an Aw Köppen climate classification, indicative of a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate. Here, a pattern of fluctuating temperatures, humidity levels, sunshine duration, and rainfall indeed paints a vivid climatic picture throughout the year.
In the realm of temperature, the yearly curve oscillates from a low point of 19.9°C (67.8°F) to a high peak of 38.8°C (101.8°F). Furthermore, maximum temperatures are prevalent in the range of 37.8°C (100°F) to 38.8°C (101.8°F) between
January and
April, falling to a pleasant 29.2°C (84.6°F) to 31.3°C (88.3°F) by mid-year, and then start climbing back up till
December. Likewise, the minimum temperature finds its floor at 19.9°C (67.8°F) in
August and its ceiling at 23.8°C (74.8°F) in
March.
Humidity crisscrosses from a dry 25% in January to a heavy 85% between
July and
September. It's clear that the relative humidity swells up significantly during the mid-year months. Moreover, the rainfall exhibits an intriguing picture; absent in January at a modest 1mm (0.04"), it leaps to a voluminous 152mm (5.98") in August, after which it takes a sharp descent back to 1mm (0.04") by the year-end. Coincidentally, the number of rainfall days echoes a similar trajectory, virtually nil in January, culminating to 27.9 in August, and then dwindling down to negligible by December.
Sunshine hours hover around the 12-hour mark on average throughout the year, with slight variations from 11.8 to 12.4 hours. The UV index remains fairly constant and high throughout the year, with a tilt towards an 8 index from
February to April. Visibility tends to deteriorate from a wide 10 km in the earlier part of the year to 7 km during July to September due to increased precipitation.
The best time to visit Kouango
Considering the climatic patterns, the ideal visiting period for
Kouango is undeniably during the drier months, starting from
November till
April. During this stage, the temperatures spring within the realm of 30.5°C (86.9°F) to 38.8°C (101.8°F), and rainfall dwindles between 1mm (0.04") to 20mm (0.79"), making the weather relatively hospitable for tourists. The bright hours average around 12 and provide ample daylight for exploring the region.
The worst time to visit Kouango
Conversely, the months from
May to
October, with high humidity and rainfall, do not provide comfortable conditions for vacationers. During this period, the temperatures descend to between 29.6°C (85.3°F) and 33.4°C (92.1°F), coupled with significant rainfall accumulation of 91mm (3.58") to 152mm (5.98").
Spring weather in Kouango
In
Kouango, the Spring signals escalating temperatures and onset of rains. From
February to
April, maximum temperatures mount from 38.8°C (101.8°F) to 36.1°C (97°F) and minimum temperatures jump from 23.6°C (74.5°F) to 23°C (73.4°F). Precipitation scales up from 4mm (0.16") to 50mm (1.97"), making the environment progressively wetter.
Summer weather in Kouango
The Summer from
May to
August ushers in lower temperatures and abundant rainfall. Maximum temperatures oscillate from 33.4°C (92.1°F) to 29.2°C (84.6°F) and minimum temperatures sway between 21.8°C (71.2°F) to 19.9°C (67.8°F). The amount of precipitation increases dramatically from 113mm (4.45") to 152mm (5.98"), indicating a highly wet season.
Autumn weather in Kouango
Autumn months from
September to
November in
Kouango hint towards decreasing precipitation and escalating temperatures. During this period, the maximum temperatures surge from 29.7°C (85.5°F) to 33.1°C (91.6°F) and minimum temperatures fluctuate between 20°C (68°F) to 21.2°C (70.2°F), while rainfall drastically tapers off from 116mm (4.57") to 16mm (0.63").
Winter weather in Kouango
Winters, marked by the months
December and
January, bear witness to maximum temperatures ranging from 36.1°C (97°F) to 37.8°C (100°F) and minimum temperatures flit between 21.8°C (71.2°F) to 22.2°C (72°F). Rainfall levels dwindle negligibly, making the weather fairly dry during these months.
Weather in January
January in
Kouango,
Central African Republic, heralds the new year with warm temperatures ranging from 22.2°C (72°F) to 37.8°C (100°F). This month witnesses a gradual decline in the number of sunshine hours from the previous month with relative humidity at a low of 25%.
Weather in January » Weather in February
February continues the warm trend of
January with temperatures seeing a slight increase. There is a jump in relative humidity to 34%, indicating higher moisture content in the air. This month records a rainfall of 4mm (0.16"), still minimal, assuring a fairly dry period.
Weather in February » Weather in March
The first month of the spring,
March, is also a sweltering month in
Kouango,
Central African Republic, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°C (100.6°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F). Kouango starts March with an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.1°C (100.6°F), a minor shift from
February's 38.8°C (101.8°F).
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Weather in April
April, the same as
March, is another fiery hot spring month in
Kouango,
Central African Republic, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°C (97°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). The transition into April notes an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.1°C (97°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 38.1°C (100.6°F) in March.
Weather in April » Weather in May
The last month of the spring,
May, is another hot month in
Kouango,
Central African Republic, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°C (92.1°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F). In May, Kouango notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F), hardly different from the preceding month.
Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer,
June, is still a hot month in
Kouango,
Central African Republic, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F). Kouango, Central African Republic, marks the start of June with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from
May's 33.4°C (92.1°F).
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Weather in July
July, the same as
June, is another warm summer month in
Kouango,
Central African Republic, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.6°C (85.3°F) and min 20.2°C (68.4°F). Kouango's entry into July measures an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), closely parallel to the preceding month.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in
Kouango, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.2°C (84.6°F) and min 19.9°C (67.8°F). The month of August sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 29.2°C (84.6°F) at the peak and 19.9°C (67.8°F) at the low. The heat index for August is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F).
Weather in August » Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in
Kouango, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low of 20°C (68°F). Kouango's weather in September, with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), subtly shifts from
August's 29.2°C (84.6°F).
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Weather in October
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn,
November, is also a hot month in
Kouango,
Central African Republic, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°C (91.6°F) and min 21.2°C (70.2°F). The transition from
October to November sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 33.1°C (91.6°F), from a not significantly different 30.5°C (86.9°F).
Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter,
December, is a fiery hot month in
Kouango,
Central African Republic, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and an average high of 36.1°C (97°F). Kouango in December experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from
November's tropical 33.1°C (91.6°F) to a torrid 36.1°C (97°F).
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