AI-generatedCabinda at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Mar · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 1,253 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Cabinda
Cabinda has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Cabinda is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cabinda
The best time to visit Cabinda is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. The rainy season is from November to April; the wettest month is December with 208 mm.
Cabinda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cabinda in the dry season
May – Oct
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Cabinda in the rainy season
Nov – Apr
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 141 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5018:03
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:37–06:18 · evening 17:36–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:29–05:37 · evening 18:16–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cabinda compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 26°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.3 h |
What is the weather like in Cabinda in October?
In October, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 61 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabinda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 13 min05:50 – 18:03
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cabinda
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Cabinda: score 87 against 56. In July, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in July. July has 14 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 20° |
| Sea | 25.7° | 22.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 5.2 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 61 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cabinda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January30° · Sea 27° · 5.3 h
In January, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 186 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in January37February30° · Sea 28° · 5.2 h
In February, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 170 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in February34March31° · Sea 28° · 5.2 h
In March, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 173 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in March35April31° · Sea 28° · 5.1 h
In April, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 183 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in April56May30° · Sea 26° · 6.0 h
In May, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in May86June27° · Sea 24° · 5.4 h
In June, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in June87July26° · Sea 22° · 5.2 h
In July, Cabinda is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in July86August26° · Sea 22° · 4.9 h
In August, Cabinda is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in August87September27° · Sea 24° · 5.6 h
In September, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in September56October29° · Sea 26° · 5.4 h
In October, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 61 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in October45November29° · Sea 27° · 5.3 h
In November, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 186 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in November45December29° · Sea 27° · 5.1 h
In December, Cabinda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 208 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabinda.
Cabinda in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cabinda
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (20°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 360 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 42 | 30° | 24° | 27.3° | 5.3 h | 24 | 186 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 30° | 25° | 28.2° | 5.2 h | 22 | 170 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 31° | 25° | 28.4° | 5.2 h | 23 | 173 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 31° | 25° | 27.8° | 5.1 h | 23 | 183 |
| MayMay | 56 | 30° | 24° | 26.1° | 6.0 h | 13 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 27° | 22° | 23.8° | 5.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 26° | 20° | 22.1° | 5.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 26° | 20° | 22.0° | 4.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 27° | 22° | 23.8° | 5.6 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 29° | 25° | 25.7° | 5.4 h | 14 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 29° | 24° | 26.6° | 5.3 h | 24 | 186 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 29° | 24° | 26.6° | 5.1 h | 25 | 208 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Cabinda
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.0 – 26.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cabinda ranges from 22.0 °C in August to 28.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 27.7 and 29.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.3° | 25.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.2° | 27.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.8° | 26.5° | 28.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 26.1° | 25.1° | 27.2° | warm |
| JuneJun | 23.8° | 22.9° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 22.1° | 21.3° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.0° | 21.3° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.8° | 22.9° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 25.7° | 25.0° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.6° | 25.4° | 27.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Cabinda
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Cabinda, 44 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Cabinda: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cabinda has about 14 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cabinda
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Cabinda
How breezy and how cloudy Cabinda is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cabinda typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Cabinda: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Cabinda
How often the day gets hot in Cabinda (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cabinda has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Cabinda
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Cabinda in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cabinda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 35).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 15 min
- Distance
- 6,460 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Cabinda vs Pointe-Noire
In October Cabinda has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs 43). During the day it is about as warm in Pointe-Noire as in Cabinda. The sea is about equally warm. Pointe-Noire gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Cabinda | Pointe-Noire |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 19 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Cabinda
When is the best time to visit Cabinda?
The best time to visit Cabinda is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cabinda?
The sea temperature in Cabinda ranges from 22.0 °C in August to 28.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Cabinda in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Cabinda?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Cabinda?
The rainy season is from November to April; the wettest month is December with 208 mm. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cabinda get?
Cabinda gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.0 hours a day; in August there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Cabinda in?
Cabinda is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cabinda?
A nonstop flight from London to Cabinda takes about 8 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,460 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cabinda?
Cabinda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 62, summer holidays 86, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 44.