Best Time to Visit Menongue, Cuando Cubango, Angola
Menongue is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Menongue for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.5°C / 58.1°F in July to 23.4°C / 74.1°F in October, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 198 mm / 7.8 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Menongue, Cuando Cubango, Angola's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Menongue's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.6°C63.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 14.7°C58.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 14.5°C58.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.6°C63.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.9°C71.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Menongue?
The best time to visit Menongue for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 23.4°C / 74.1°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Menongue's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Menongue?
The rainy season at Menongue, Cuando Cubango runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 82 mm / 3.2 in. The wettest single month is January (198 mm / 7.8 in).
What is the driest month in Menongue?
The driest month in Menongue is July, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 14.5°C / 58.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Menongue?
The least comfortable months for travel to Menongue — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, March, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 198 mm / 7.8 in in January, and the coldest month averages 14.5°C / 58.1°F.
Is Menongue climate different from Angola overall?
Yes, usually. Our Menongue figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Angola figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Menongue specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.