Average Monthly Sunshine in Luanda

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Luanda receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Luanda changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2340 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 7.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Luanda’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Luanda enjoys an average of 2340 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

April, Luanda’s wettest month, receives 59 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Luanda Precipitation page.