When to go · Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea in July
Mixed month. Good for Bata and the mainland coast; poor for Bioko hikes.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Equatorial Guinea
- Prices
- Medium
- Equatorial Guinea
Verdict
Good for Bata and the mainland coast; poor for Bioko hikes.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- Bioko north (Malabo) · Malabo, Sipopo, Rebolarainy
Hot and humid; the drier months are December–February.
- Bioko south and highlands · Luba, Moka, Ureca, Pico Basiléstorm or typhoon risk
One of the wettest places on earth — Ureca gets 10 m of rain a year; Moka is cool and misty.
- Río Muni coast · Bata, Mbini, Kogobest weather
Two drier spells: December–February and June–August.
- Mainland interior · Monte Alén, Ebebiyín, Mongomo, Ciudad de la Pazbest weather
Rainforest; drier spells make forest walks easier.
- Río Muni: Río Muni lowlands · Coastal and interiorrainy
Rainy season April–September; drier December–February. Humidity high year-round.
- Malabo27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 18 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 18 rain days
- Acalayong28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 8 rain days
- Bata30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 16 rain days
- Ciudad de la Paz27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 6 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 6 rain days
- Kogo28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain days
- Luba28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 12 rain days
- Mongomo33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 10 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 10 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Equatorial Guinea
- Low
- Prices · Equatorial Guinea
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Equatorial Guinea, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Crowds
Jul: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Jul: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 2
July: Good for Bata and the mainland coast; poor for Bioko hikes.
January: Dry on Bioko; turtles nesting at Ureca.
Equatorial Guinea: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries
Where to go in July
Rated best or good this month
Río Muni coast
Best weather of the year (Bata, Mbini, Kogo)
Mainland interior
Best weather of the year (Monte Alén, Ebebiyín, Mongomo, Ciudad de la Paz)
Best months: Dec–Feb, Jun–Aug
Best months: Jul–Aug (driest), Dec–Jan (slightly drier)
Best months: Dry spells (typically Dec–Feb, Jun–Aug)
Better another month
Bioko south and highlands
One of the wettest places on earth — Ureca gets 10 m of rain a year; Moka is cool and misty.
Heavy rain and low cloud.