When to go · Lobito
Lobito in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cooler, occasional rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Angola overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Angola overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cooler, occasional rain).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- LobitoHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 2 days
- Central coast, Angola · Benguela, Lobito, Baía Azulhot
Drier than Luanda; best beach weather in the dry months.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Angola overall
- Low
- Prices · Angola overall
- Medium
Angola overall: Hot and humid in Luanda; rains in the highlands; Namibe coast is fine.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lobito, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 2
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Low
Prices
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cooler, occasional rain).
May: Inside Lobito's best window: May–Oct.
Lobito: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen