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Weather in January in Angola

Planning a getaway to Angola this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Angola in January?

January in Angola generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Lubango at 25°C to very warm in Luanda at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Luanda and 15°C in Lubango. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Angola, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mocamedes with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in Ceilunga with 249 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Luanda enjoys approximately 219 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a more detailed look at Angola's conditions throughout the year, check out our Angola climate page.

Where to go in Angola in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Angola on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Angola, check out our Angola's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Angola?

Luanda

In January Luanda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Luanda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
23°C 
2,340 hours 
435 mm 
32 days 
poor 
January January
32°C 
24°C 
219 hours 
50 mm 
2 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
25°C 
208 hours 
59 mm 
3 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Luanda

Huambo

In January Huambo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Huambo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
27°C 
14°C 
2,269 hours 
1284 mm 
108 days 
perfect 
January January
25°C 
15°C 
141 hours 
210 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
26°C 
15°C 
139 hours 
190 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Huambo

Ceilunga

In January Ceilunga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ceilunga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
27°C 
14°C 
1471 mm 
105 days 
perfect 
January January
25°C 
16°C 
249 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
26°C 
16°C 
222 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Ceilunga

Dundo

In January Dundo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Dundo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
20°C 
1571 mm 
108 days 
pleasant 
January January
30°C 
20°C 
184 mm 
12 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
30°C 
21°C 
175 mm 
12 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Dundo

Luena

In January Luena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Luena
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
28°C 
16°C 
2,464 hours 
1323 mm 
96 days 
perfect 
January January
27°C 
17°C 
118 hours 
236 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
27°C 
17°C 
118 hours 
231 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Luena

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Angola.

Is January the best time to visit Angola?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Angola with overall pleasant weather in Luanda. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Luanda. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be tolerable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Angola.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Angola? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Angola.

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