Climate Insights for Benguela

The climate in Benguela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 337mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Benguela 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: April, March, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Benguela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Benguela is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 337mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 82mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1mm. That's 81mm less than March, 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.

Benguela is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Benguela, which began on March 20, 2026. Benguela 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 April at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Benguela is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benguela 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.