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Luanda Weather in May

Luanda in May

The short of it: Luanda in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 134 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

May in Luanda brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 134 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

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

May in Luanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 76 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FunyulaBusia County7 km SE28°17°147 mm
BusiaBusia County17 km NNE28°17°196 mm
BusiaEastern Region17 km N28°17°196 mm
SegaSiaya County19 km ESE28°17°200 mm
SirisiaBusia County23 km SSW28°18°102 mm
BondoSiaya County25 km ESE28°17°206 mm
NambareBusia County26 km NE28°17°209 mm
Port VictoriaBusia County26 km SSW28°18°100 mm

The Almanac · Luanda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd 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 May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luanda in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Luanda?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Luanda in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Luanda in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Luanda in May?

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

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