Climate of Equatorial Guinea — Month by Month
Country-wide average for Equatorial Guinea. Part of Central Africa, Africa.
Located in Central Africa, Africa, Equatorial Guinea has a tropical climate. Country-wide average temperatures range from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in February, with annual rainfall totalling around 3220 mm / 126.8 in — driest in January (30 mm / 1.2 in), wettest in July (600 mm / 23.6 in). These are national averages; regional variation can be substantial, especially in geographically diverse countries. For city-level detail see the cities section below, and for state or province breakdowns follow the subdivisions link if available.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C78.8°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.7°C78.3°F | 250 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.1°C77.2°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.3°C75.7°F | 450 mm17.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 600 mm23.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 550 mm21.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.1°C75.4°F | 400 mm15.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.6°C76.3°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.1°C77.2°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.5°C77.9°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Equatorial Guinea?
The best months to visit Equatorial Guinea for sunny, dry weather are January, December. The warmest month is February (26.5°C / 79.7°F average), and the driest is January (~30 mm / 1.2 in rainfall).
What is the climate of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has country-wide monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 3220 mm / 126.8 in, with the wettest month being July (600 mm / 23.6 in) and the driest January (30 mm / 1.2 in). Regional variation within Equatorial Guinea can be significant — see subdivision or city pages for detail.
What is the hottest month in Equatorial Guinea?
The hottest month in Equatorial Guinea is February, with a country-wide average temperature of 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Equatorial Guinea?
The coldest month in Equatorial Guinea is July, with a country-wide average temperature of 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
When does it rain most in Equatorial Guinea?
The wettest month in Equatorial Guinea is July, averaging about 600 mm / 23.6 in of rain. The driest is January with about 30 mm / 1.2 in.