Central African Republic, Central African Republic: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Central African Republic, Central African Republic? If you're planning to go to Central African Republic, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Central African Republic, Central African Republic

Based on the climate and weather in Central African Republic, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Central African Republic, Central African Republic by month

January

If you are traveling to Central African Republic in January, you will notice that it can be sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sandals
Skirts
Shorts

February

If you visit Central African Republic during February, you are likely to find that it can be blisteringly hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light shorts
Sandals
Skirts
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Tank tops
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage

March

March here is unbearably hot. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
Waterproof luggage
Thin short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Tank tops
Light shorts
Light dresses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Sunglasses

April

If you are traveling to Central African Republic in April, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Rain coat
Skirts

May

Traveling to Central African Republic in May, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Shorts

June

In June, Central African Republic is consistently hot. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the high 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Central African Republic, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Skirts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

July

July in Central African Republic is extremely warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Dresses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts

August

In August, Central African Republic is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Central African Republic, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sandals
Waterproof luggage

September

September in Central African Republic is pretty consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) to 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella

October

In October, Central African Republic is really hot. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Central African Republic, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Shorts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Sandals

November

If you vacation in Central African Republic during November, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Dresses
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Shorts
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear

December

If you vacation in Central African Republic during December, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and dry with little rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Dresses
Shorts

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Central African Republic, Central African Republic

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Central African Republic, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and E
A SIM card that works in Central African Republic
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear

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