AI-generatedHuambo at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 1,223 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,716 m
Climate in Huambo
Huambo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while December is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Huambo is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Huambo
The best time to visit Huambo is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July. The rainy season is from October to March; the wettest month is December with 224 mm.
Huambo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Huambo in the dry season
Apr – Sep
Excellent
- 25–30 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Huambo in the rainy season
Oct – Mar
Fair
- 24–28 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 126 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May – July
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: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:3217:54
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:19–06:00 · evening 17:25–18:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:10–05:19 · evening 18:07–18:15
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 Huambo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.5 h |
What is the weather like in Huambo in October?
In October, Huambo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 128 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Huambo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 22 min05:32 – 17:54
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %3 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Huambo
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 Huambo: score 99 against 55. In July, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. July has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 128 mm | 0 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Huambo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January24° · 4.4 h
In January, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 204 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in January55February25° · 4.6 h
In February, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 169 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in February55March25° · 4.4 h
In March, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 184 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in March72April25° · 6.0 h
In April, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in April97May26° · 8.0 h
In May, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in May98June26° · 8.5 h
In June, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in June99July26° · 8.6 h
In July, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in July85August29° · 8.3 h
In August, Huambo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in August74September30° · 7.6 h
In September, Huambo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in September55October28° · 6.4 h
In October, Huambo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 128 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in October56November25° · 4.7 h
In November, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 218 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in November54December24° · 4.1 h
In December, Huambo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 224 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Huambo.
Huambo in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Huambo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (9°), the warmest in March (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and in October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 24° | 14° | 4.4 h | 20 | 204 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 25° | 15° | 4.6 h | 18 | 169 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 25° | 15° | 4.4 h | 23 | 184 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 25° | 14° | 6.0 h | 12 | 72 |
| MayMay | 97 | 26° | 11° | 8.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 26° | 9° | 8.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 26° | 9° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 29° | 11° | 8.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 30° | 13° | 7.6 h | 3 | 19 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 28° | 15° | 6.4 h | 18 | 128 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 25° | 14° | 4.7 h | 24 | 218 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 24° | 14° | 4.1 h | 24 | 224 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Huambo
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 6.4 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Huambo, 52 % 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
Rain in Huambo: 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, Huambo has about 18 rainy days with 128 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Huambo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 15).
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Huambo
How breezy and how cloudy Huambo 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 Huambo typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Huambo: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Huambo
How often the day gets hot in Huambo (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, Huambo has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Huambo
Weather for your travel dates
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Huambo 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.
Huambo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during October half-term (score 55).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 20 min
- Distance
- 7,310 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.
Good to know: Angola
- Currency
- Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +244
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Huambo compared
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Huambo vs Lobito
In October Lobito has the better holiday weather (score 92 vs 55). During the day it is about as warm in Lobito as in Huambo. Lobito gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Huambo | Lobito |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Angola in October: the best places
In October, Huambo ranks 6 of 7 destinations in this country.
- Benguela28°24°93
- 2Lobito28°24°92
- 3Lubango30°63
- 4Luanda31°25°63
- 5Cabinda29°26°56
- 6HuamboThis page28°55
- 7M'banza-Kongo30°39
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Frequently asked questions about Huambo
When is the best time to visit Huambo?
The best time to visit Huambo is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Huambo?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 13 °C. December is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Huambo?
The rainy season is from October to March; the wettest month is December with 224 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Huambo get?
Huambo gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Huambo in?
Huambo is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Huambo?
A nonstop flight from London to Huambo takes about 9 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Huambo?
Huambo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during October half-term (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 97, summer holidays 90, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 55.