Climate Insights for Lubango

The climate in Lubango is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1621mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 326mm of rainfall. Lubango 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, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Lubango sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 29°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°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.

Lubango is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1621mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 326mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 326mm 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.

Lubango 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 July, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Lubango, which began on June 21, 2026. Lubango 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Lubango is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lubango 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.