The month in detail
What to expect in August
August is peak dry season in Luanda. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
August ranks 4 out of 12 months in Luanda. Compared to July: −0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Luanda is June (9.1/10), 0.5 pt higher than August.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Angola
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyKwanza (Kz)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 26%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Luanda ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AngolaEquatorial tropical climate with a 9.1 → 5.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
8.84°S · 13.23°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Luanda?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 6.9h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of June & October offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Luanda get in June?
Luanda averages 6.9 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Luanda?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Luanda in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Luanda good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Luanda scores 5.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.8/10.
When should you avoid Luanda?
April is the most difficult month to visit Luanda, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.