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Luanda in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Luanda in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Luanda, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Luanda in January 2025

Good Weather
Hot
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Luanda in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +32°C and approximately 0 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 36 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
36 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Luanda has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Luanda in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Luanda for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +23°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +31°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +31°C.

Is Luanda warm or cold in January?

Luanda is typically hot in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +23°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Luanda:

Climate in Luanda in January

Luanda weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+32°C+32°C+32°C
Min. temperature
+19°C+20°C+21°C
Max. temperature
+37°C+37°C+38°C
Rainfall
28 mm36 mm38 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%78%77%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
161714
Rainy days
141414
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +32°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 28 mm to 36 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Luanda in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Luanda is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Luanda based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Luanda wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Luanda?

This is the weather in Luanda in January 2023:
1 January
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+31°C
2 January
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+30°C
3 January
☁️
+32°C
4 January
☁️
+31°C
5 January
☁️
+29°C
6 January
☁️
+31°C
7 January
☁️
+30°C
8 January
🌧️
+28°C
9 January
☁️
+29°C
10 January
☁️
+31°C
11 January
☁️
+30°C
12 January
☁️
+29°C
13 January
🌧️
+29°C
14 January
☁️
+30°C
15 January
☀️
+30°C
16 January
☁️
+31°C
17 January
☀️
+34°C
18 January
☁️
+31°C
19 January
☁️
+32°C
20 January
🌧️
+29°C
21 January
☁️
+31°C
22 January
☀️
+30°C
23 January
☀️
+32°C
24 January
☁️
+31°C
25 January
☀️
+32°C
26 January
☁️
+32°C
27 January
☁️
+29°C
28 January
☁️
+30°C
29 January
☀️
+32°C
30 January
☁️
+31°C
31 January
☁️
+31°C
In January 2023 Luanda had 6 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Luanda climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Luanda in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2005 (+28°C) and the highest in 1990 (+32°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 27 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 596 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Luanda in January:

Is January a good time to visit Luanda?

January is a really good time to go to Luanda. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Luanda.

Can you sunbathe in Luanda in January?

Absolutely, January is hot in Luanda. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Luanda rainy in January?

Luanda is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Luanda in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Luanda in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Luanda

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Luanda, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.