When is the best time to visit Angola?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Benguela: August & September; Luanda: July & August; Lubango: May & October; Namibe: July & September.

Which month is best overall in Angola?

Averaged across our 4 destinations in Angola, the strongest months are July, August, September. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Angola does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 4 destinations in Angola: Benguela, Luanda, Lubango, Namibe.

How are the Angola travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Angola: Weather by Month

01 · Angola

About Angola

Angola covers a long stretch of Atlantic coast in southern Africa, rising to a cool central plateau and opening onto dry savanna and desert in the south. Luanda anchors the coast, the Kalandula Falls near Malanje and the Tundavala Gap are well-known natural sights, and the southern parks hold recovering wildlife. The dry months from May to September bring cooler, clearer weather, the rainy season from October to April is hotter and wetter, and the far south stays driest.

Did you know?

Angola's Kalandula Falls are among the largest waterfalls in Africa by width and volume.
Its Portuguese colonial history and its music, kizomba and semba, shape the cities.
The country's Atlantic coastline runs for about 1,600 kilometres, and the southern desert merges into the Namib.

Weather

Angola: weather by month

Warmest month: March (27°C). Wettest: April (159 mm). Best overall score: July (9.3/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	26°C	73 mm	28	6.6/10
February	27°C	68 mm	25	6.4/10
March	27°C	119 mm	26	5.3/10
April	27°C	159 mm	26	4.7/10
May	26°C	33 mm	30	7.4/10
June	23°C	1 mm	30	8.7/10
July	22°C	1 mm	30	9.3/10
August	22°C	3 mm	30	9.3/10
September	23°C	5 mm	29	8.9/10
October	25°C	14 mm	30	8.2/10
November	26°C	150 mm	27	5.3/10
December	26°C	152 mm	27	5.2/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: July leads the year at 9.3/10, with August and September close behind — April (4.7/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack: In July plan for about 22°C; the month brings 1 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Crowds build in July and rates follow; October usually pairs good conditions (8.2/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

Things to do in Angola

Angola. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Angola?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Benguela: August & September; Luanda: July & August; Lubango: May & October; Namibe: July & September.
Which month is best overall in Angola?: Averaged across our 4 destinations in Angola, the strongest months are July, August, September. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Angola does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 4 destinations in Angola: Benguela, Luanda, Lubango, Namibe.
How are the Angola travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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