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Sumbe in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (very hot).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Low
Angola overall
Prices
Medium
Angola overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sumbe

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (very hot).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • SumbeHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 days

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 Sumbe, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    May: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    May: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2

    May: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (very hot).

May: Inside Sumbe's best window: May–Oct (dry, milder temperatures).

Sumbe: 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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