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Luanda Weather in December

Luanda in December

The short of it: Luanda in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 80 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Luanda an average December high of 29°, a low of 17° and some 80 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Luanda runs about middling and drier than most in December. Funyula, 7 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Luanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 68 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FunyulaBusia County7 km SE29°17°83 mm
BusiaBusia County17 km NNE29°17°88 mm
BusiaEastern Region17 km N29°17°88 mm
SegaSiaya County19 km ESE29°17°97 mm
SirisiaBusia County23 km SSW29°17°72 mm
BondoSiaya County25 km ESE29°17°101 mm
NambareBusia County26 km NE29°17°91 mm
Port VictoriaBusia County26 km SSW29°18°72 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 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Luanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°43 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
February31°17°53 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March30°18°117 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April29°18°210 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May28°18°134 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June28°17°64 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July28°17°54 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°95 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September28°17°96 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October29°18°131 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November29°18°148 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December29°17°80 mm9 km/h12 h 6 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 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 8th 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 June.

How long are the days in Luanda in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Luanda in December?

Hardly — December nights average 17 °C (63 °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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