Climate Insights for Balombo

The climate in Balombo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1606mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 304mm of rainfall. Balombo 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, August, October. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Balombo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Balombo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1606mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 304mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 304mm less than November, 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.

Balombo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Balombo, which began on March 20, 2026. Balombo 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 June near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Balombo is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balombo 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.