Climate Insights for Benguela
Benguela Province, Angola
Climate Overview
The climate in Benguela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 312 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 77 mm 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.The climate in Benguela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 12.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in 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 66°F.
Temperature
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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 86°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 70°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Benguela is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 312 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1 mm. That's 76 mm 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 a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 3 in 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.
Wind
Benguela is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Benguela is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
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 4 mm 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 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 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.