Luanda weather in September

September in Luanda: hot, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Luanda🇦🇴 Angola · Central Africa · City84
  1. 69Jan
  2. 66Feb
  3. 64Mar
  4. 62Apr
  5. 74May
  6. 83Jun
  7. 88Jul
  8. 87Aug
  9. 84Sep
  10. 77Oct
  11. 71Nov
  12. 72Dec

#3 of 12 months in Luanda · #536 of 1413 destinations to visit in September · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Days
27°C
Nights
21°C
Wet days
1
Sun
9.5 h
Humidity
76%
Daylight
12 h
Luanda, Angola
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Traveller notes on Luanda in September

Other months in Luanda

Forum posters discussing Angola's seasons generally name June-July as the country's dry season, implying January sits within the wetter half of the year by contrast. Given how limited detailed destination-specific trip reports are for Luanda on the forum, this note leans on the well-established regional pattern for this part of coastal Angola: January falls in the hot, humid rainy season, with warm temperatures typical of a tropical coastal climate near the equator and real humidity even between rain showers. Posters generally recommend checking current road and travel conditions before a rainy-season trip, since heavier rains can affect travel logistics outside the capital more than within Luanda itself.
Tripadvisor community · January · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe June through July as Angola's dry season, with essentially no rain expected and conditions mild enough that just a light jacket covers the cooler stretches. Posters note July actually runs as one of the warmer months by daytime highs even within this dry season, with temperatures reported up to the high-80sF. Posters generally describe Luanda's nightlife as active regardless of the weather, with locals going out at night no matter the conditions. Given the sparse detailed trip reports available for Luanda specifically, this dry-season framing - reliably rain-free, mild rather than intensely hot - is the most useful guide for a July visit.
Tripadvisor community · July · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Luanda climate normals — September

Daytime high27°C / 80°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low21°C / 70°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Sea temperature24°C / 75°F🙂 pleasant
Rainfall4 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point20°C / 67°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)58🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Luanda in September

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Luanda's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Best weatherLuanda's weather peaks July–September.

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What's on in Luanda in September

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Cacimbo

    15 May – 20 Sep · usuallyDry season

    The cool dry season, and the local name for the fine sea mist that comes with it. Grey mornings that burn off by midday, almost no rain, and the easiest few months to be outside in the city.

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Luanda in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Luanda?
September in Luanda: hot, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Luanda on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Luanda in September?
In September, Luanda averages a daily high of 26.9°C and a low of 21.1°C, with about 4.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Luanda in September?
Luanda has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in September.