Luanda Weather History
Angola · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Luanda sits 984km from the equator, 6m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot, dry climate with brief light rain (Hot semi-arid climate). Its record high is 36.6°C, set 1985-03-06, its record low 13.2°C, set 1981-08-07.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Luanda
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Luanda?
The highest temperature in this record for Luanda is 36.6°C, measured on 1985-03-06. That is a recorded daily value from Luanda's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Luanda?
The lowest temperature in this record for Luanda is 13.2°C, measured on 1981-08-07. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Luanda get a year?
Luanda averages 401mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 67 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Luanda?
On 2018-02-28, 132.4mm fell on Luanda, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 33% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Luanda get a year?
Luanda averages 3783 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Luanda?
Across the summer months Luanda averages a daytime high near 30.9°C, while winter nights average 18.5°C. The seasons here are set from Luanda's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Luanda?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Luanda is 32 km/h, on 2021-10-06. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
