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The climate of Malabo is
tropical, with a relatively dry season from December to February, and a rainy season from March to November, within which there is a very rainy period from May to October.
The city is the capital of Equatorial Guinea and is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko, the northernmost and the closest to the African continent.
Southwestern winds prevail all year round. The sky is often cloudy all year round, even in the driest months, but especially in the rainy period. Actually, with about 1,000 hours of sunshine per year, Malabo is one of the least sunny capitals in the world.
Thunderstorms are also very frequent, and there are many days when thunder can be heard even if it doesn't rain. This also happens because south of the city is the highest peak in Equatorial Guinea, Pico Basilé, 3,011 meters (9,879 feet) high, where thunderstorms often form.
Malabo - Climate data
In Malabo, the
average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.5 °C (77.8 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 27.8 °C (82.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Malabo - Average temperatures (1996-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 23 | 31 | 27.1 | 74 | 88 | 80.8 |
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| February | 24 | 32 | 27.8 | 75 | 89 | 82 |
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| March | 24 | 31 | 27.8 | 76 | 88 | 82 |
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| April | 24 | 31 | 27.4 | 75 | 88 | 81.3 |
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| May | 24 | 30 | 27 | 74 | 87 | 80.7 |
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| June | 23 | 29 | 26.2 | 74 | 85 | 79.2 |
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| July | 23 | 28 | 25.6 | 74 | 83 | 78.1 |
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| August | 23 | 28 | 25.5 | 73 | 82 | 77.8 |
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| September | 23 | 28 | 25.7 | 73 | 83 | 78.2 |
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| October | 23 | 29 | 25.9 | 73 | 84 | 78.7 |
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| November | 23 | 30 | 26.5 | 74 | 86 | 79.8 |
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| December | 23 | 31 | 26.9 | 73 | 88 | 80.5 |
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| Year | 23.4 | 29.9 | 26.55 | 74.1 | 85.8 | 80 |
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In Malabo,
precipitation amounts to 1870 millimeters (73.6 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (January) to 260 mm (10.2 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
Malabo - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 30 | 1.2 | 4 |
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| February | 70 | 2.8 | 5 |
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| March | 105 | 4.1 | 10 |
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| April | 155 | 6.1 | 12 |
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| May | 225 | 8.9 | 17 |
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| June | 260 | 10.2 | 19 |
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| July | 200 | 7.9 | 18 |
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| August | 175 | 6.9 | 15 |
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| September | 250 | 9.8 | 21 |
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| October | 255 | 10 | 20 |
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| November | 100 | 3.9 | 10 |
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| December | 40 | 1.6 | 4 |
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| Year | 1870 | 73.6 | 153 |
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At Malabo, the
sea temperature ranges from 26.5 °C (80 °F) in August, September to 29.5 °C (85 °F) in April. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Malabo - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 28.5 | 83 | February | 29 | 84 | March | 29 | 85 | April | 29.5 | 85 | May | 29 | 84 | June | 28 | 83 | July | 27 | 81 | August | 26.5 | 79 | September | 26.5 | 80 | October | 27.5 | 81 | November | 28 | 82 | December | 28.5 | 83 | Year | 28.1 | 82.5 |
In Malabo, there are on average around 1020
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Malabo - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 4 | 120 | February | 4 | 120 | March | 3.5 | 100 | April | 3.5 | 110 | May | 3 | 100 | June | 2 | 65 | July | 1.5 | 45 | August | 1.5 | 55 | September | 1.5 | 45 | October | 2 | 70 | November | 3 | 85 | December | 3.5 | 110 | Year | 2.8 | 1020 |
Malabo - Weather by month
Based on the period 1996-2020
In
January, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Malabo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the weather in Malabo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 260 mm (10.2 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 17% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
July, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 11% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
August, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 14% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
September, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 12% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
October, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 18% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
November, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
December, the weather in Malabo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.