Angola weather in May

Considering a trip to Angola this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Angola in May?

May in Angola generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Luubango at 26°C to very warm in Dundo at 33°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Dundo and 13°C in Luubango. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mocamedes with an average of 0.2 mm to moderate rainfall in Cabinda with 63 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 233 hours of sunshine in Luanda. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Angola for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Angola climate page.

Where to go in Angola in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Angola on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Angola

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

Average weather in Luanda

In May Luanda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
199 hours 
111 mm 
9 days 
31°C 
24°C 
233 hours 
10 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
21°C 
223 hours 
1.4 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Luanda

Average weather in Huambo

In May Huambo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   April April
<<  
26°C 
14°C 
171 hours 
74 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
12°C 
243 hours 
4.6 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
>>  
26°C 
11°C 
269 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Huambo

Average weather in Ceilunga

In May Ceilunga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   April April
<<  
25°C 
15°C 
80 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
13°C 
3.7 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
>>  
26°C 
11°C 
0.4 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Ceilunga

Average weather in Dundo

In May Dundo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
21°C 
185 mm 
14 days 
33°C 
20°C 
35 mm 
6 days 
June   >> June
>>  
34°C 
19°C 
5.3 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Dundo

Average weather in Luena

In May Luena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
16°C 
204 hours 
85 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
15°C 
305 hours 
2.7 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
13°C 
306 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Luena

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Is May the best time to visit Angola?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Angola. Typically, the climate in Luanda is perfect.

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.

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