Equatorial Guinea Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages

Monthly climate averages for Equatorial Guinea, temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

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Ciudad de Malabo Malabo

Climate overview of Equatorial Guinea

Despite the name, no part of Equatorial Guinea's territory lies on the equator. The whole country lies within the Atlantic Equatorial coastal forests ecoregion except for patches of Central African mangroves on the coast. Equatorial Guinea has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Maximum temperatures are fairly constant. From June to August, Río Muni is dry and Bioko wet; from December to February, the reverse occurs.

If you travel to the island of Bioko, which includes the capital Malabo, the period December to mid-March is the best travel time. This is the drier period. From the second half of March onward, the amount of rain increases considerably with May, June, September and October as the wettest months.

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Ciudad de Malabo Malabo

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Ciudad de Malabo	26°C (79°F) – 29°C (84°F)	24°C (75°F) – 26°C (79°F)	3055 mm (120 in)	1,079 hours
Malabo	26°C (79°F) – 29°C (84°F)	24°C (75°F) – 26°C (79°F)	3082 mm (121 in)	1,079 hours

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FAQ

What is the best time to visit Equatorial Guinea?

The warmest month in Ciudad de Malabo is March, with daytime highs of 29°C (84°F). Malabo is the sunniest destination, with 125 hours of sunshine in February. Explore Equatorial Guinea weather by month for a detailed breakdown.

What temperatures can I expect in Equatorial Guinea?

Ciudad de Malabo is the warmest destination, reaching 29°C (84°F) in March with nights around 26°C (79°F). Malabo is the coolest, with August daytime highs of just 26°C (79°F) and nights dropping to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures are relatively stable throughout the year. See the city comparison for a full overview.

How much rain does Equatorial Guinea get?

Rainfall varies across Equatorial Guinea. Malabo is the wettest, receiving 3082 mm (121 in) per year, with July the wettest month at 456 mm (18 in). Ciudad de Malabo is the driest at 3055 mm (120 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.

How sunny is Equatorial Guinea?

Malabo is the sunniest destination in Equatorial Guinea, enjoying 1,079 hours of sunshine per year, with February the brightest month at 125 hours. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.

What is the climate like across Equatorial Guinea?

Ciudad de Malabo has warm summers reaching 29°C (84°F) in March and warm winters dropping to 26°C (79°F), with 1,079 hours of sunshine and 3055 mm (120 in) of rain per year. Malabo has warm summers reaching 29°C (84°F) in March and warm winters dropping to 26°C (79°F), with 1,079 hours of sunshine and 3082 mm (121 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.