Climate Insights for Malabo

Distrito de Malabo, Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea

Hottest
March
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
September
590 mm rain23.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Malabo is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,587 mm of precipitation falls per year. Malabo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Malabo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Malabo is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 141.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Malabo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Malabo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°JulMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°AugMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°SepMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°OctMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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Min

Malabo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Malabo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 42mmFebPrecipitation: 63mmMarPrecipitation: 177mmAprPrecipitation: 185mmMayPrecipitation: 329mmJunPrecipitation: 505mmJulPrecipitation: 558mmAugPrecipitation: 503mmSepPrecipitation: 590mmOctPrecipitation: 406mmNovPrecipitation: 173mmDecPrecipitation: 57mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inMarPrecipitation: 7inAprPrecipitation: 7.3inMayPrecipitation: 12.9inJunPrecipitation: 19.9inJulPrecipitation: 22inAugPrecipitation: 19.8inSepPrecipitation: 23.2inOctPrecipitation: 16inNovPrecipitation: 6.8inDecPrecipitation: 2.2in
Precipitation

Malabo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,587 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 299 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 590 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 42 mm. That's 547 mm less than September, 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.Malabo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 141.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 23.2 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.7 in. That's 21.5 in less than September, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Malabo 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 August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Malabo 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 August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Malabo 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 Malabo 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h5 mph
177 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
329 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
505 mm19.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
558 mm22 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
503 mm19.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
590 mm23.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h5 mph
406 mm16 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
173 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in