When to go · Benguela
Benguela, month by month
The best months for Benguela: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Mar.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct). Across Angola: Hot and humid in Luanda; rains in the highlands; Namibe coast is fine.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct). Across Angola: Luanda Carnival (Feb or Mar); rain and heat on the coast.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchAvoidOutside the best window (May–Oct). Across Angola: Heaviest rains in Luanda; floods and gridlock.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct). Across Angola: Rains ease; Kalandula at full flow; 4 April Peace Day.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Benguela's best window: May–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Benguela's best window: May–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Benguela's best window: May–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Benguela's best window: May–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberGreatInside Benguela's best window: May–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Benguela's best window: May–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct). Across Angola: Rains begin; 11 Nov Independence Day celebrations.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Oct). Across Angola: Hot and wet; Christmas raises Luanda prices.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Benguela, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jun: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jun: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
May: 5
Jun: 5
Crowds
May: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Inside Benguela's best window: May–Oct.
June: Inside Benguela's best window: May–Oct.
Benguela: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.