Weather by month for Luanda, 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 · 0–3 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 27°C to 30°C · 1–17 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 24°C | 11 days (70 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 29°C | 7.2/10 |
| February | 30°C / 24°C | 11 days (92 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 29°C | 7.0/10 |
| March | 30°C / 25°C | 14 days (105 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 29°C | 6.7/10 |
| April | 30°C / 24°C | 17 days (118 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 29°C | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: May | 30°C / 23°C | 3 days (11 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 28°C | 8.6/10 |
| Best month: June | 27°C / 20°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 25°C | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: July | 26°C / 19°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 22°C | 9.2/10 |
| Best month: August | 26°C / 19°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 22°C | 8.8/10 |
| September | 27°C / 21°C | 1 day (5 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 24°C | 8.5/10 |
| October | 29°C / 23°C | 4 days (17 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 26°C | 7.7/10 |
| November | 29°C / 24°C | 13 days (102 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 27°C | 7.1/10 |
| December | 30°C / 24°C | 15 days (99 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 28°C | 7.1/10 |
Figures for Luanda; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
30°C / 24°C · 11 rain days · 10.3 h sun · sea 29°C
Luanda sits at a high of 29.9°C with 11.4 rain days, so showers are frequent but the heat and humidity stay high. The score of 7.2 marks it a good month. The year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January, followed by a bank holiday on 2 January.
30°C / 24°C · 11 rain days · 9.4 h sun · sea 29°C
Temperatures reach 30.3°C with 11.1 rain days, similar to January. It scores 7, another good month overall. Liberation Day falls on 4 February and Carnival on 16 February, both likely to affect opening hours and travel.
30°C / 25°C · 14 rain days · 9.5 h sun · sea 29°C
This is the wettest stretch of the year, with 14.1 rain days and 105mm of rain against a high of 30.4°C. The score drops slightly to 6.7, still good but the rain is worth planning around. International Women's Day is 8 March, and the Day of the Liberation of Southern Africa falls on 23 March.
30°C / 24°C · 17 rain days · 9.6 h sun · sea 29°C
Rain peaks here with 16.9 rain days and 118mm, the heaviest of the year, though the high stays near 30°C. The month still scores 7, a good rating despite the wet weather. Good Friday (3 April) and Peace Day (4 April) both fall in April 2026.
30°C / 23°C · 3 rain days · 11.0 h sun · sea 28°C
The rain drops sharply to just 2.6 days and 11mm, and the high eases to 29.9°C as the dry season begins. With a score of 8.6, May is rated among the best months to visit. Labour Day is marked on 1 May.
27°C / 20°C · 0 rain days · 10.7 h sun · sea 25°C
June is the top-scoring month at 9.5, with almost no rain (0.1 days) and a cooler high of 27.3°C. Sea temperature drops to 24.7°C, cooler than the first half of the year. This is the heart of Angola's dry season, with dependable sunshine and less humidity.
26°C / 19°C · 0 rain days · 10.2 h sun · sea 22°C
July stays dry with 0 rain days and the coolest high of the year at 25.6°C. It scores 9.2, one of the best months, though nights are cooler too at 18.5°C. The dry, mild conditions make it a reliable choice for travel.
26°C / 19°C · 1 rain days · 9.8 h sun · sea 22°C
Conditions mirror July closely: a high of 25.7°C, just 0.5 rain days, and a score of 8.8. Sea temperature is at its lowest point of the year, around 22.1°C. This remains firmly within the dry, best-rated season.
27°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 24°C
Temperatures start climbing again to 26.8°C, with rain still minimal at 1.1 days. The score is 8.5, keeping September in the best-rated bracket. National Heroes' Day falls on 17 September, with a bank holiday the next day.
29°C / 23°C · 4 rain days · 9.6 h sun · sea 26°C
The high rises to 28.6°C and rain days increase slightly to 3.8, signalling the shift toward the wet season. It scores 7.7, still rated best but noticeably warmer and wetter than mid-year. No national holidays fall in October.
29°C / 24°C · 13 rain days · 9.8 h sun · sea 27°C
Rain returns in force, with 13.1 rain days and 102mm, while the high reaches 29.3°C. The score eases to 7.1, a good rather than best month as humidity climbs. All Souls' Day is 2 November and Independence Day follows on 11 November.
30°C / 24°C · 15 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 28°C
The wet season continues with 14.6 rain days and 99mm of rain, against a high of 29.6°C. It scores 7.1, a good month to close the year. Christmas Day on 25 December is the main holiday.
By trip type
City sightseeing
June to September is the dry season in Luanda, with rain days dropping to near zero and highs of 26–27°C. Sightseeing is easier without the heavy rain that falls from November to April, when over 90mm can fall per month.
Beach
May, June, September and October offer low rainfall, with May seeing just 11mm and June only 1mm. Sea temperatures are cooler in this window, from 23.9°C in September up to 28°C in May, so swimmers who prefer warmer water may lean toward May or October.
Hiking & nature
June through September brings Luanda's driest, coolest weather, with highs of 25.6–27.3°C and almost no rain days. These cooler, dry conditions make walking and outdoor activity more comfortable than the hot, wet months earlier in the year.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), New Year's Day (Ponte) (2 Jan)
Public holidays: Liberation Day (4 Feb), Carnival (16 Feb)
Public holidays: International Women's Day (8 Mar), Day of the Liberation of Southern Africa (23 Mar)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Peace Day (4 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: National Heroes' Day (17 Sep), National Heroes' Day (Ponte) (18 Sep)
Public holidays: All Souls' Day (2 Nov), Independence Day (11 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, June is one of the best months, scoring 9.5 out of 10. It's the heart of the dry season in Luanda, with almost no rain (0.1 rain days) and a high of 27.3°C. Sea temperature drops to 24.7°C, so the ocean feels cooler than earlier in the year, but dry, sunny days make travel easy.
Yes, August scores 8.8 out of 10 and counts as one of the best months. Luanda sees only 0.5 rain days and 2mm of rain, with highs around 25.7°C. It's cooler and cloudier than the wet season months, with 9.8 hours of sun a day, and sea temperature sits at 22.1°C, the coolest of the year.
March still scores 6.7 out of 10, rated 'good' rather than 'best'. This is the rainy season peak building up, with 14.1 rain days and 105mm of rain in Luanda, plus warm highs of 30.4°C. Sea temperature is the warmest of the year at 29.4°C, which suits swimmers who don't mind frequent showers.
May to September is the best window, with June scoring highest at 9.5 out of 10. These months fall in Angola's dry season, when Luanda gets very little rain (as low as 0 rain days in July) and sunshine stays steady at 9.8 to 11 hours daily. Temperatures are milder then too, with July highs averaging 25.6°C.
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