Climate Insights for Cazombo

The climate in Cazombo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1420mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 277mm of rainfall. Cazombo 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 14°C.

Cazombo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 34°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 21°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.

Cazombo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1420mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 118mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 277mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 277mm less than December, 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.

Cazombo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 11km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Cazombo, which began on June 21, 2026. Cazombo 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Cazombo is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 2mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cazombo 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.