Bossangoa weather in January
In January, Bossangoa sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 35°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of January to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Bossangoa's 2nd-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bossangoa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:10 AM – 5:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.34 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Bossangoa is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 35°C by the end.
A typical January day in Bossangoa reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 2°C cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 19 |
| 2 | 34 | 19 |
| 3 | 34 | 19 |
| 4 | 34 | 19 |
| 5 | 34 | 19 |
| 6 | 34 | 19 |
| 7 | 34 | 19 |
| 8 | 34 | 19 |
| 9 | 34 | 19 |
| 10 | 34 | 19 |
| 11 | 34 | 19 |
| 12 | 34 | 19 |
| 13 | 34 | 19 |
| 14 | 34 | 19 |
| 15 | 34 | 19 |
| 16 | 34 | 19 |
| 17 | 34 | 19 |
| 18 | 34 | 19 |
| 19 | 35 | 19 |
| 20 | 35 | 19 |
| 21 | 35 | 19 |
| 22 | 35 | 19 |
| 23 | 35 | 20 |
| 24 | 35 | 20 |
| 25 | 35 | 20 |
| 26 | 35 | 20 |
| 27 | 35 | 20 |
| 28 | 35 | 20 |
| 29 | 35 | 20 |
| 30 | 35 | 20 |
| 31 | 36 | 20 |
How January really feels in Bossangoa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bossangoa weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 36° / 22° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.8 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 36° / 24° | 25 | 6.6 | 12 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 35° / 24° | 70 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| May | 33° / 23° | 102 | 16 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 107 | 18.5 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 178 | 24.4 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 232 | 27.4 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 21° | 200 | 25.8 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 31° / 22° | 151 | 22.2 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 33° / 21° | 26 | 5.2 | 11.7 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 34° / 19° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 60 | 40 |
| 10 | 59 | 41 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 58 | 42 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 55 | 45 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 |
| 21 | 56 | 44 |
| 22 | 56 | 44 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 57 | 43 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Bossangoa gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in January, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 89% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | 91 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 | 90 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 16 | 90 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 17 | 89 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 | 88 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | 88 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | 86 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 21 | 86 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 22 | 86 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 23 | 84 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 24 | 84 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 25 | 84 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 26 | 84 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 27 | 83 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 28 | 83 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 29 | 83 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 30 | 83 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 31 | 83 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
Wind in January
Winds average 9 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of January to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 6:12 AM, and sunset from 5:42 PM to 5:55 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:04 | 5:42 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:05 | 5:43 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:05 | 5:43 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:44 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:44 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:45 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:07 | 5:45 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:07 | 5:46 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:47 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:47 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:47 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:48 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:48 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:49 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:49 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:50 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:50 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:51 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:51 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:51 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:52 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:52 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:53 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:53 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:12 | 5:53 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:12 | 5:54 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:12 | 5:54 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:12 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:12 | 5:55 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:12 | 5:55 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.34 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.92 kWh/m² to a high of 6.54 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 6.34 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Bossangoa
None of Bossangoa's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bossangoa's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Bossangoa sees seasonal dust haze (March), heaviest in March.
Is January a good time to visit Bossangoa?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bossangoa. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bossangoa in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Bossangoa sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Bossangoa in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bossangoa peaks around March 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Bossangoa in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bossangoa is worst in January — around 53 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.5× the cleanest month (September, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 53 | 53 | 43 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 39 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | Poor |
| Feb | 53 | Poor |
| Mar | 43 | Poor |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 39 | Poor |
Where is Bossangoa?
Bossangoa sits at 6.5°N, 17.5°E, 456 m above sea level, in Central African Republic. The nearest listed city is Bouca, 91 km away.
Topography around Bossangoa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bossangoa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bossangoa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m around an average of 466 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 338 m.
The land around Bossangoa is covered by grassland (33%) and shrubs (30%) within 3 km, shrubs (43%) and trees (41%) within 16 km, and trees (76%) and shrubs (20%) within 80 km.
Central African Republic travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $556
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2019
- Safe drinking water
- 6%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 20.1
- per 100k, 2016
- Road deaths
- 37.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bossangoa (6.4926°, 17.4552°, elevation 456 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).