The month in detail
What to expect in August
In August, Malabo sees 26°C during the day with 1.7h of sunshine per day. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
August ranks 8 out of 12 months in Malabo. Compared to July: 8 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
Feels like
muggy at times
23°
Daylight
12.1h of daylight
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Malabo is January (5.7/10), 1.1 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 · Equatorial Guinea
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (FCFA)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 69%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Malabo ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Equatorial GuineaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
3.75°N · 8.78°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Malabo?
January is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 26.0°C lows, 3.9h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Malabo get in January?
Malabo averages 3.9 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Malabo?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Malabo in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 26.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Malabo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Malabo scores 5.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 5.5/10.
When should you avoid Malabo?
September is the most difficult month to visit Malabo, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.