Climate Insights for Lobito

The climate in Lobito is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 263mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 63mm of rainfall. Lobito 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 August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Lobito has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Lobito is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 263mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 63mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1mm. That's 63mm 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.

Lobito is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Lobito, which began on June 21, 2026. Lobito 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 20°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Lobito 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 2mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lobito 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.