Climate Insights for Cuíto

The climate in Cuíto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1267mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 244mm of rainfall. Cuíto is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Cuíto sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 30°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Cuíto is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1267mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 244mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 244mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cuíto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Cuíto, which began on June 21, 2026. Cuíto is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in September at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Cuíto is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuíto based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.