AI-generatedLubango at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 1,516 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,760 m
Climate in Lubango
Lubango 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 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Lubango is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lubango
The best time to visit Lubango is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is March with 331 mm.
Lubango through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lubango in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Excellent
- 26–31 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Lubango in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Fair
- 25–27 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 100 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
Nov – 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
Good
Best time to visit: May – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:3918:04
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 05:26–06:08 · evening 17:35–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:26 · evening 18:17–18:26
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 Lubango compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Lubango in October?
In October, Lubango is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lubango.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 25 min05:39 – 18:04
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %65 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lubango
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 Lubango: score 98 against 63. In July, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. July has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 0 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lubango month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January25° · 5.3 h
In January, Lubango is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 235 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in January57February25° · 5.2 h
In February, Lubango is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 245 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in February55March25° · 4.6 h
In March, Lubango 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 23 days, totalling 331 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in March74April26° · 6.6 h
In April, Lubango is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in April96May26° · 7.9 h
In May, Lubango is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in May97June26° · 8.2 h
In June, Lubango is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in June98July26° · 8.3 h
In July, Lubango is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in July88August29° · 8.5 h
In August, Lubango is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in August76September31° · 8.4 h
In September, Lubango is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in September63October30° · 7.6 h
In October, Lubango is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in October61November27° · 6.2 h
In November, Lubango is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 220 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in November58December25° · 5.5 h
In December, Lubango is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 262 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Lubango.
Lubango in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lubango
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 (10°), 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 | 58 | 25° | 14° | 5.3 h | 20 | 235 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 25° | 15° | 5.2 h | 18 | 245 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 25° | 15° | 4.6 h | 23 | 331 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 26° | 14° | 6.6 h | 13 | 133 |
| MayMay | 96 | 26° | 13° | 7.9 h | 1 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 26° | 10° | 8.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 26° | 10° | 8.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 29° | 12° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 31° | 14° | 8.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 30° | 15° | 7.6 h | 11 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 27° | 14° | 6.2 h | 19 | 220 |
| DecemberDec | 58 | 25° | 14° | 5.5 h | 21 | 262 |
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 hours in Lubango
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 7.6 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Lubango, 61 % 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 Lubango: 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, Lubango has about 11 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Lubango
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 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 and clouds in Lubango
How breezy and how cloudy Lubango 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 Lubango typically peaks at 13 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 41 % of the sky over Lubango: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 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 Lubango
How often the day gets hot in Lubango (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, Lubango has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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
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Weather for your travel dates
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Lubango 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.
Lubango has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 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 35 min
- Distance
- 7,500 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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Lubango compared
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Lubango vs Benguela
In October Benguela has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 63). During the day Benguela is 2 °C cooler than Lubango.
| in October | Lubango | Benguela |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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- Benguela28°24°93
- 2LubangoThis page30°63
- 3Luanda31°25°63
- 4Cabinda29°26°56
- 5M'banza-Kongo30°38
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Frequently asked questions about Lubango
When is the best time to visit Lubango?
The best time to visit Lubango 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 Lubango?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Lubango?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is March with 331 mm. The driest month is June with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lubango get?
Lubango gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.5 hours a day; in March there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Lubango in?
Lubango is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lubango?
A nonstop flight from London to Lubango takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,500 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lubango?
Lubango has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 96, summer holidays 92, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 58.