Climate Insights for Luanda

The climate in Luanda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1892mm of precipitation falls per year. Luanda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Luanda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Luanda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Luanda is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1892mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 308mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 88mm. That's 220mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Luanda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Luanda, which began on March 20, 2026. Luanda sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Luanda is during January, February, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 92mm per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Luanda 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.