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Luanda Weather in December

Luanda in December

The short of it: Luanda in December averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 23° · rain 75 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Luanda an average December high of 30°, a low of 23° and some 75 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 38 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Luanda runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Maianga, 1 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Luanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 38 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MaiangaLuanda1 km SSE30°23°75 mm
IngombotaLuanda2 km NNW30°24°74 mm
RangelLuanda3 km ENE30°24°81 mm
GolfeLuanda4 km SE30°23°76 mm
KilambaLuanda5 km ESE30°23°76 mm
CazengaLuanda5 km E30°23°76 mm
SambaLuanda6 km SW30°23°74 mm
Kima KiezaLuanda7 km E31°23°78 mm

The Almanac · Luanda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Luanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°24°91 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
February32°25°99 mm11 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
March32°25°147 mm12 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April31°24°194 mm10 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
May30°23°21 mm9 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
June28°20°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°19°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°19°2.0 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°20°3.0 mm11 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°22°8.0 mm12 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
November30°23°70 mm11 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
December30°23°75 mm10 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Luanda in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luanda in December?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Luanda?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Luanda in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 38 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 37 min.

Does it snow in Luanda in December?

Hardly — December nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Luanda in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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