Luanda in February

Hot; first heavy rain.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AugustGreatCool and dry.
• SeptemberGreatWarming up.
• MayGoodCooler and drier.
• JuneGoodCool, grey mornings.

• LuandaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 7 days
• Luanda and the north coast, Angola · Luanda, Cabo Ledo, Kissamahot

  The cool, overcast 'cacimbo' runs June–September with grey skies but no rain; March–April bring the heaviest downpours.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Start of the armed struggle

  4 February · Nationwide

  Public holiday; offices close.

• Carnival check

  Moves yearly · Streets of Luanda

  Parades and closed roads; hotels fill.

Crowds · Angola overall

Medium

Prices · Angola overall

Medium

Angola overall: Luanda Carnival (Feb or Mar); rain and heat on the coast.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Luanda, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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