Climate & Weather Guide in Angola

Angola has a tropical to subtropical climate with strong regional differences driven by the cold Benguela Current, latitude, and elevation. The coast is cooler and drier than the interior, the north is wetter and more humid, and the central plateau is milder because of altitude. Most of the country has a marked wet season from roughly September or October to April and a dry season from May to August or September. For residents and expats, the central plateau is often the most comfortable year-round, while the coast offers milder temperatures and the north offers greener, wetter conditions. The south and southwest are the driest parts of the country and can feel hot and arid for long periods.