Angola in December

Hot and wet; Christmas raises Luanda prices.

• Luanda and the north coast · Luanda, Cabo Ledo, Kissamahot

  The cool, overcast 'cacimbo' runs June–September with grey skies but no rain; March–April bring the heaviest downpours.

• Southern highlands · Lubango, Serra da Leba, Tundavalarainy

  At 1,700 m Lubango is mild; winter nights drop near freezing. Summer storms make the Leba road slippery.

• Namibe desert coast · Moçâmedes (Namibe), Iona National Park, Tômbwabest weather

  Almost rainless; cold Benguela Current fogs in winter. 4x4 and a guide for Iona.

• Central coast · Benguela, Lobito, Baía Azulhot

  Drier than Luanda; best beach weather in the dry months.

• Interior plateau and north · Malanje, Kalandula, Huambo, Lunda provincesrainy

  Kalandula Falls flow strongest April–June; the rains make dirt roads difficult Oct–Apr.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas

  25 Dec

  Luanda empties to the provinces.

Crowds · Angola

Medium

Prices · Angola

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Rated best or good this month

• Namibe desert coast

  Best weather of the year (Moçâmedes (Namibe), Iona National Park, Tômbwa)