March weather forecast
Central African Republic

In the Central African Republic, March signifies the transition from the dry season to the onset of the wet season. This period sees a slight increase in rainfall across the country, while temperatures remain high. The southern regions, such as Bangui and Mbaiki, continue to experience warm conditions, with average temperatures ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) to 35°C (95°F). In Bangui, the average high reaches around 35°C (95°F), and the low averages at 22°C (71.6°F), with rainfall beginning to slightly increase towards the end of the month.

Contrastingly, the northern regions, including cities like Bria and Birao, begin to see a significant increase in temperatures. March can be one of the hottest months for these areas, with temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 40°C (104°F). In the northeast regions, the cooler nights start to give way to warmer temperatures, with lows starting to exceed 20°C (68°F).

Compared to February, March sees a further rise in temperatures, particularly in the northern and northeastern regions. Additionally, the dry and dusty conditions brought by the Harmattan winds seen in the previous months start to diminish.

As March progresses into April, temperatures continue to rise while rainfall begins to increase more significantly, marking the onset of the wet season. This period signifies a clear transition from the dry, hot conditions of the past months to a more humid and wet climate.

In terms of wildlife viewing, the water sources begin to fill up towards the end of March, attracting a variety of animals and marking the beginning of a more favorable time for wildlife spotting in the national parks. Overall, while the increasing heat can make March a challenging month for some activities, it also marks an interesting transition period in the Central African Republic's climate.

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• Bangui - March »
  In Bangui in March, during 13.1 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Bangui sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:59.
• Bimbo - March »
  In March, the average relative humidity in Bimbo is 58%. In March, in Bimbo, Central African Republic, the rain falls for 13.1 days.
• Mbaïki - March »
  In March, in Mbaïki, Central African Republic, the rain falls for 13.1 days. In March, the average relative humidity in Mbaïki is 58%.
• Berbérati - March »
  On the first day of March in Berbérati, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:10. Berbérati sees its peak of temperatures during February and March, with an average high-temperature of 32.5°C (90.5°F).
• Kaga-Bandoro - March »
  March in Kaga-Bandoro ushers greater rainfall equating to 38mm (1.5"), hinting at the arrival of the wet season. The high-temperature, in March, in Kaga-Bandoro, records 34°C (93.2°F), while the low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F).
• Bambari - March »
  In Bambari in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January and March, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Bambari, Central African Republic.
• Bouar - March »
  In Bouar in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of March, in Bouar, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.
• Bossangoa - March »
  On the first day of March in Bossangoa sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:02. On the first day of March in Bossangoa, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:02.
• Bria - March »
  The transition from February to March in Bria sees an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.4°C (101.1°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. On the first day of March in Bria sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:44.
• Bangassou - March »
  In Bangassou in March, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of March in Bangassou sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:41.
• Carnot - March »
  In Carnot during March, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Carnot, Central African Republic, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:09.