January weather forecast
Angola

January falls right in the middle of Angola's rainy season and is one of the wettest months of the year, especially in the northern regions of the country. The average temperatures during this month hover between 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), but they can occasionally spike to 35°C (95°F) in some regions, making it among the hottest months.

Rainfall in the northern parts, particularly in cities such as Luanda, is significantly higher than in the southern regions. Luanda can experience up to 150mm (5.91") of rainfall in January. This high precipitation often results in lush landscapes but can also lead to challenging travel conditions due to muddy roads, particularly in rural areas.

The coastal areas, including cities like Lobito and Namibe, experience slightly cooler temperatures due to the influence of the cold Benguela Current flowing from the Antarctic. Here, temperatures generally range from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F), with higher humidity levels.

Comparatively, the weather in January is quite similar to that in December, as both months fall within the rainy season and have similar temperature profiles. However, January is typically a bit rainier and slightly warmer than December. February, which follows January, also shares similar climatic conditions, but temperatures may rise slightly, and the rainfall usually increases, especially in the north.

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• Luanda - January »
  In Luanda in January, during 3 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of January, in Luanda sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.
• Huambo - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Huambo are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. In Huambo in January, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 261mm (10.28") of accumulated precipitation.
• Lobito - January »
  On the first day of January in Lobito sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:34. In Lobito the average seawater temperature in January is 27.3°C (81.1°F).
• Benguela - January »
  In Benguela during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. January temperatures in Benguela vary between a high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F).
• Kuito - January »
  During January, the average high-temperature in Kuito is a still warm 25°C (77°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. During the month of January, the nighttime temperature in Kuito falls to an average of 14°C (57.2°F).
• Lubango - January »
  January and March, with an average high-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F), are the coldest months in Lubango, Angola. In Lubango, during January, the rain falls for 24.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 270mm (10.63") of precipitation.
• Namibe - January »
  The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is estimated at 30°C (86°F). In Namibe the average seawater temperature in January is 22°C (71.6°F).
• Soyo - January »
  On the first day of January in Soyo, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:28. On the first day of January in Soyo, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:28.
• Cabinda - January »
  Kick-starting the year, January in Cabinda, Angola offers an average temperature hovering from 25.5°C (77.9°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F). In January, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 35°C (95°F).
• Uige - January »
  The advent of January in Uige signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F), aligning closely with December. The months with the lowest UV index in Uige are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.