Luanda weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Luanda in December?
In December, Luanda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 45 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Luanda.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 52 | 53 |
| Day | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 12 h 38 min05:43 – 18:21
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Luanda
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %55 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in December
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Luanda in December: quick answers
Is Luanda hot in December?
Yes. In December, Luanda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Luanda in December?
Yes. In December the sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Luanda in December?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 45 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, 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