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Luanda in January

Mixed month. Hot and humid.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Angola overall
Prices
Medium
Angola overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Luanda

Hot and humid.

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

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • LuandaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 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.

Rainy season season

Green and hot; short heavy storms.

Watch: Flooded streets and slow roads, worst in March and April.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Angola overall
Low
Prices · Angola overall
Medium

Angola overall: Hot and humid in Luanda; rains in the highlands; Namibe coast is fine.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Aug: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6

    Aug: 0 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Aug: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Aug: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Aug: 0

January: Hot and humid.

August: Cool and dry.

Luanda: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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