Weather by month for central Angola, the best months to go and how Angola's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 26°C to 30°C · 0 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 26°C to 32°C · 1–26 rain days
Oct
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 31°C · 11 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 17°C | 22 days (182 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| February | 27°C / 17°C | 21 days (185 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| March | 27°C / 16°C | 21 days (163 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| April | 26°C / 15°C | 12 days (75 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| Best month: May | 27°C / 12°C | 0 days (2 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 9.3/10 |
| Best month: June | 26°C / 9°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 9.9/10 |
| Best month: July | 27°C / 9°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| Best month: August | 30°C / 12°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 8.0/10 |
| September | 32°C / 15°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| October | 31°C / 16°C | 11 days (54 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| November | 28°C / 16°C | 22 days (154 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 6.1/10 |
| December | 26°C / 16°C | 26 days (216 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 6.9/10 |
Figures for central Angola; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
26°C / 17°C · 22 rain days · 8.8 h sun
January is warm and wet. Highs reach about 26.1°C and lows 16.6°C, but rain falls on around 22 days and totals 182 mm. The score is 6.9, a 'good' verdict. Come if you accept frequent showers and can keep your plans flexible.
27°C / 17°C · 21 rain days · 9.0 h sun
February is much like January. Highs are about 26.7°C, with rain on 21.4 days and 185 mm in total. You still get around 9 hours of sun a day. The score is 6.7, a 'good' verdict, but pack a rain jacket and expect wet afternoons.
27°C / 16°C · 21 rain days · 9.4 h sun
March stays rainy, with 21.4 rain days and 163 mm. Highs are about 26.6°C and lows 16.2°C, with 9.4 hours of sun a day. The score is 6.7, a 'good' verdict. It is a reasonable choice, but not if you want dry days.
26°C / 15°C · 12 rain days · 10.1 h sun
April is when the rain eases. Rain days drop to 12.1 and the total falls to 75 mm. Highs are about 26.3°C and nights cool to 14.8°C. The score is 7.4, a 'good' verdict, and the weather improves through the month.
27°C / 12°C · 0 rain days · 10.9 h sun
May starts the best season, with a score of 9.3. Rain almost stops: just 0.3 rain days and 2 mm. Highs are about 27.3°C, lows 12.1°C, and you get 10.9 hours of sun a day. This is one of the easiest months to plan a trip.
26°C / 9°C · 0 rain days · 11.0 h sun
June has the top score of the year, 9.9. There are 0 rain days and 0 mm of rain, with 11 hours of sun a day. Highs are about 26.2°C, but nights drop to 9.2°C, so bring a warm layer for the evenings.
27°C / 9°C · 0 rain days · 11.2 h sun
July is another 'best' month, with a score of 9.6. It is dry, with 0 rain days, and sunny for 11.2 hours a day. Highs are about 26.8°C, and nights are the coolest of the year at 9.1°C. Pack a jacket for after dark.
30°C / 12°C · 0 rain days · 11.3 h sun
August is still in the best season, with a score of 8. It stays dry, with 0.3 rain days and 1 mm of rain, and 11.3 hours of sun. Days get warmer, with highs near 29.8°C and lows around 11.7°C.
32°C / 15°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
September is the hottest month, with highs near 31.9°C and lows of 14.9°C. Rain is still rare, at 0.8 rain days and 3 mm. The score falls to 6.9, a 'good' verdict. The heat is the main drawback, so plan outdoor time for the mornings.
31°C / 16°C · 11 rain days · 10.6 h sun
October is the weakest month, with a score of 5.1 and only an 'ok' verdict. It is still hot, with highs about 31.3°C, and the rain returns with 11.2 rain days and 54 mm. You get heat and rain together. If you can choose, go in another month.
28°C / 16°C · 22 rain days · 10.0 h sun
November brings the rains back in full, with 22.2 rain days and 154 mm. Highs are about 27.8°C and you still get 10 hours of sun a day. The score is 6.1, a 'good' verdict, but expect wet days and some disruption to plans.
26°C / 16°C · 26 rain days · 8.9 h sun
December is the wettest month, with 216 mm of rain over about 26 rain days. That means rain on most days. Highs are about 26.1°C. The score is 6.9, a 'good' verdict, but it is a poor pick if dry weather matters to you.
By trip type
City sightseeing
June and July are best, followed by May and August. These months are dry, with 0–2 mm of rain and about 11 hours of sun a day. Highs stay between 26°C and 30°C, so walking around town is comfortable.
Hiking & nature
June, July and May suit hiking best. There is almost no rain, and highs are 26–27°C. Nights drop to 9–12°C, so pack a warm layer for early starts. By September, highs reach 32°C.
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FAQ
Yes, June is the best month to visit Angola, with a score of 9.9 out of 10. It had 0 rain days and 0 mm of rain in 2015–2024, with 11 hours of sun a day. Days reach about 26°C, but nights drop to about 9°C, so bring a warm layer for the evenings.
December is only fair if you want dry weather. It is the wettest month, with about 26 rain days and 216 mm of rain. Highs are about 26°C and there are 8.9 hours of sun a day. It still scores 6.9 out of 10, but if you want dry days, go between May and August instead.
October is the weakest month to visit Angola, with a score of 5.1 out of 10. It is hot, with highs of about 31°C. The rain also comes back: about 11 rain days and 54 mm, up from 0.8 rain days in September. If you can choose, avoid October.
The dry season runs from May to September. In those months there is less than 1 rain day a month, and June and July get 0 mm of rain. The wettest months are November to March, with more than 21 rain days a month. April and October are in between, with about 11 to 12 rain days.
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