Travel advisory · Central African RepublicGovernments advise against all travel to Central African Republic.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Bimbo · avoid all travel · France, UK
- Bangui · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
Also named by one government: Bamingui-Bangoran (Italy), Begoua (UK), Coline (UK), Nana-Grebizi (Italy), Vakaga (Italy), 3rd arrondissement of Bangui (PK5) and surroundings (France), Bossangoa (Italy), Bouar (Italy), Bozum (Italy), Cameroon border areas (Italy), Colline aux Panthères (France), Douala-Bangui axis (Italy), Lobaye (Italy), Mambere-Kadei (Italy), Ombella-Mpoko (Italy), Sangha-Mbaere (Italy), Sibut (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Advises against all travel to the whole country except Bangui | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel | Jan 15, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: Vor Reisen wird gewarnt | Oct 22, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillée sur l'ensemble du territoire (hors Bangui et Bimbo) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 3, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa, known for rainforest wildlife in the southwest and the river capital Bangui. Armed groups control large parts of the country, so check current security advice before you plan.
The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa, bordering Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the DR Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. Its capital and largest city, Bangui, sits on the Ubangi River at the southern border with the DR Congo, and is the country's main transport hub. In the southwest, Dzanga-Sangha National Park protects rainforest with forest elephants and western lowland gorillas. The Yade Massif, a granite plateau, lies in the northwest.
Recent decades have brought repeated coups and civil wars, and armed groups still control large parts of the country. Freedom of movement is limited in the north, road travel is hazardous, and government control outside the capital is limited. The dry season runs from November to April, and the rainy season from May to October can make many roads impassable. Read current security advice before you set a route or dates.
Five things to know before Central African Republic
- Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of Central African Republic. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Apply for a visa through an embassy
Visitors need a visa before travel, from a Central African Republic embassy such as the one in Paris. Requirements can change at short notice.
- Carry a yellow fever certificate
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to pass border control.
- Know that there is no UK embassy
The UK has no embassy in the country and gives only very limited remote support from Kinshasa. Plan an exit that does not depend on any government.
- Check your insurance in writing
If you must travel, get written confirmation that your policy covers you, including medical evacuation.
Central African Republic travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Kribi, Yaoundé, Douala and the rainforest, to the west
Read the guideGabonLoango, Lopé and Libreville: guided rainforest travel
Read the guideVisas and entryEmbassy visa and yellow fever certificate for the CAR
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhy cover is hard to find where the UK warns against travel
Read the guideAll of AfricaCentral and West African guides to read first
Read the guide
Destinations in Central African Republic
When to go
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh37°Low22°DryJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh38°Low23°Dry, hotFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh36°Low24°HotMarchPartly cloudy
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AprilRain14 rainy daysHigh34°Low23°Rains startAprilRain
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- MayRain16 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°RainyMayRain
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- JuneRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low22°RainyJuneRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 143 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- JulyRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low21°RainyJulyRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 179 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- AugustRain26 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh29°Low21°WettestAugustRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 227 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 2
Wettest
- SeptemberRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low21°RainySeptemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 211 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- OctoberRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low21°RainyOctoberRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 202 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Drying outNovemberRain
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- DecemberClear3 rainy daysHigh35°Low22°DryDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
Average daily high and low in Bangui, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Central African Republic
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
22
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 93%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 16%
Bangui
06:03 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today33°21°16%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 33°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 16%.
- Wed32°23°66%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 66%.
- Thu30°23°70%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 70%.
- Fri30°22°61%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Sat30°22°65%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sun30°22°55%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Mon31°22°55%Monday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 55%.
Updated 01:47 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 586 XAF
Rates from Nov 3, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Central African Republic
Central African Republic FAQ
Is it safe to travel to the Central African Republic right now?
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to the country, with the UK making a narrow exception for essential travel to Bangui. Read the current official advisory before any plans.
Do I need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Yes. Apply through an embassy before travel and carry a yellow fever certificate.
Will travel insurance cover the Central African Republic?
Most standard policies do not where your government advises against travel. Get any cover confirmed in writing.
What currency is used in the Central African Republic?
The Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euro and shared with Cameroon, Chad and Gabon.
What is Dzanga-Sangha?
A protected rainforest area in the southwest, known for forest elephants and western lowland gorillas.