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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Angola for your holiday.
Climate Overview
8 °C to 31 °C
19 °C to 27 °C
0 – 9.41 in (0 – 8 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 19.2 °C (Huambo) and 25.8 °C (Luanda)
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Geographical location
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The Republic of Angola is located in the southwest of Africa and borders Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The west coast of the country lies directly on the Atlantic Ocean.
The capital of the country, which has been independent since 1975, is Luanda on the west coast. The official language in Angola is Portuguese. However, only 30% of the population speak these languages as their mother tongue. Most of the population speaks African languages, such as Umbundu or Ngangela. Many ethnic groups have developed their own languages and dialects.
According to Luanda with an estimated population of 4 to 5 million people, Cabinda is one of the country’s larger cities with around 250,000 inhabitants. Most tourists need a visa, which you have to apply for at the Angolan embassy in your home country. Luanda can be reached with nonstop connections from several airports in Europa and Africa.
Climate in Angola
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There are three climate zones in Angola. In the north of the country and on the coast, the climate is tropical. Here, high daytime temperatures of over 25 °C dominate. Even at night it doesn’t cool down very much. The rainy season is from November to April. Precipitation of up to 19.69 in is on the agenda here. In the interior and the south there is a temperate tropical climate. This is characterized by large temperature differences between day and night.
Air temperatures in Huambo can drop to less than 8 °C at night at daytime temperatures of over 25 °C. In coastal areas such as Namibe, these fluctuations are not as pronounced. In the months of May to September temperatures of about 20 °C can be found. At night temperatures drop to about 14 °C. The southeast of Angola is dominated by a rather dry and hot climate.
Best Time to Visit Angola: Overview
JanuaryJan Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Luanda | FebruaryFeb Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Namibe | MarchMar Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Namibe | AprilApr Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Namibe Huambo | MayMay Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Luanda Namibe | JuneJun Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Luanda |
JulyJul TemperaturesTemp. up to 25 °C | AugustAug TemperaturesTemp. up to 27 °C | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Luanda Huambo | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Luanda Huambo | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Luanda Namibe | DecemberDec Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Luanda Namibe |
When to go to Angola?
The best travel season for Angola cannot be generalized because of the three different climatic zones. In Luanda, the months of September to January are ideal for an impressive holiday. Low rainfall and temperatures between 25 °C to 30 °C invite you to jump into the Atlantic Ocean and explore the surrounding area. May and June are also a good travel season.
The best time to visit Namibe in the south-west of the country is in November and December and from February to May. Seven to eight hours of sunshine and high temperatures provide a good starting point for your Angola trip. In central Huambo, the best time to travel is in April, September and October. Temperatures here range from 20 °C to 21 °C and lower precipitation compared to the months of November to March.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Angola) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Luanda | January, May, June, September, October, November, and December |
| Namibe | February, March, April, May, November, and December |
| Huambo | April, September, and October |
Climate Charts Angola
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Luanda
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Angola
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Angola, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Luanda (Angola)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
| Night Temperature | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 24° |
| Water Temperature | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.18 | 1.42 | 4.49 | 5.35 | 0.63 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.28 | 1.26 | 1.22 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Luanda is 25.8 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: March (28.6 °C)
Coldest month: July (22.1 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Luanda is 27 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all except July, and August
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 15.94 inch on 29 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Luanda.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Namibe (Angola)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 26° |
| Night Temperature | 19° | 20° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.28 | 0.39 | 0.67 | 0.39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Namibe is 21.4 °C.Warmest month: March (25.6 °C)
Coldest month: July (17.4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 1.97 inchThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Namibe.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, April is the sunniest month with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Huambo (Angola)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 25° |
| Night Temperature | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 8.66 | 7.05 | 9.41 | 5.75 | 0.55 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.75 | 4.69 | 8.94 | 9.21 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Huambo is 19.2 °C.Warmest month: September (21 °C)
Coldest month: June (16.2 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 55.04 inchRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January, February, March, November, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 43.27 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Huambo.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
Angola has a wide range of fascinating flora and fauna to offer. In the northern, tropical coastal regions, for example, there is a very pronounced and species-rich rainforest. Angola has six national parks. The largest park is the Iona National Park in south-west Angola. It has a large variety of wildlife, including lions, rhinoceroses, elephants, leopards, spikebucks and several zebra species.
Kameia National Park is another protected area inland. With over 930 miles of coastline, Angola also has numerous beaches to offer, for example in Luanda. In the best time of the year, wonderful water temperatures invite you to swim and swim. Many Angola tours are exciting camping safaris or discovery tours, including crossing the legendary Leba Pass!
Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Luanda
overcast clouds, 28.1 °CClouds: 99 % Wind: 14 mph WSW
Air Pressure: 1008 hPa Humidity: 67 %
Air Pressure: 1008 hPa Humidity: 67 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 04:00 pm
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| 25 °C to 29 °C | 24 °C to 29 °C | 24 °C to 29 °C | 24 °C to 29 °C | 25 °C to 28 °C | 25 °C to 29 °C |
| Clouds: 76 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 38 % | Clouds: 39 % | Clouds: 94 % | Clouds: 28 % |
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Hottest Month
March: 31 °C
Day Temperature in Luanda
March: 31 °CDay Temperature in Luanda
Coldest Month
June: 8 °C
Night Temperature in Huambo
June: 8 °CNight Temperature in Huambo
Rainiest Month
March: 9.41 in
Rain in Huambo
March: 9.41 inRain in Huambo
Driest Month
June: 0 in
Rain in Luanda
June: 0 inRain in Luanda
Maximum Water Temperature
April: 27 °C
Water Temperature in Luanda
April: 27 °CWater Temperature in Luanda
Sunniest Month
June: 9 hours/day
Sunshine in Huambo
June: 9 hours/daySunshine in Huambo
Distances to Angola
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda | 4250 mi | 6480 mi | 8920 mi |
| Namibe | 4670 mi | 6710 mi | 9110 mi |
| Huambo | 4550 mi | 6790 mi | 9220 mi |
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