Weather & climate FAQ — Africa
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Africa, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 31 cities in 20 countries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Africa?
The best months to visit Africa are January, May, August — when the continent's countries score highest for travel comfort (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine from 2020–2024 data). See the best-time-to-visit ranking for Africa for each country's best month and city.
What is the climate like in Africa?
Climolog covers 31 cities across 20 countries in Africa with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 26.4°C (in January) to 28.5°C (in October); browse each country's cities for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
Which country in Africa has the best weather?
Among Africa's countries, Sudan has the best weather — its best month is January (travel-comfort score 100/100 across its 1 city).
Which city in Africa has the best weather?
Among Africa's cities, Kano has the best weather — its best month is January (travel-comfort score 100/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
What is the hottest month in Africa?
October is the hottest month, averaging a high of 28.5°C across Africa's cities. See October climate details.
What is the coldest month in Africa?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 16.8°C across Africa's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Africa?
April is the wettest month, averaging about 78.2 mm of rain per month across Africa's cities. See April climate details.
What is the driest month in Africa?
May is the driest month, averaging about 55 mm of rain per month across Africa's cities. See May climate details.
When is the rainy season in Africa?
The wettest months in Africa are January, April, September, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in January.
How many countries and cities does Climolog cover in Africa?
Climolog covers 20 countries and 31 cities in Africa with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them on the Africa hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in January Best time to visit in May Best time to visit in August
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.