Malabo, Equatorial Guinea Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Malabo
Weather in Malabo is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. February afternoons typically reach 85°F (29°C), while August highs hover near 79°F (26°C). Annual precipitation averages 107.0 inches (2719 mm) over about 227 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Record high: 92°F (33°C) · Record low: 71°F (22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (25 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (10.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 79°F (26°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 92°F (33°C) and dropped as low as 71°F (22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 18.4 inches (469 mm) of rain over 25 days, while January is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 78° | 7 | 1.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 78% |
| February | 85° | 79° | 8 | 1.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 79% |
| March | 84° | 78° | 16 | 6.0 in | 8.3 h/day | 82% |
| April | 84° | 78° | 17 | 5.1 in | 8.3 h/day | 84% |
| May | 83° | 78° | 22 | 8.0 in | 7.9 h/day | 86% |
| June | 81° | 76° | 26 | 16.4 in | 7.0 h/day | 88% |
| July | 80° | 75° | 27 | 16.9 in | 6.9 h/day | 88% |
| August | 79° | 75° | 25 | 18.4 in | 6.8 h/day | 88% |
| September | 80° | 75° | 27 | 15.9 in | 6.9 h/day | 88% |
| October | 81° | 76° | 25 | 12.1 in | 7.7 h/day | 87% |
| November | 82° | 77° | 18 | 4.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 85% |
| December | 83° | 78° | 8 | 1.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 80% |
Malabo month by month
Malabo weather in January
January brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 7 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Malabo.
Malabo weather in February
February brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 8 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Malabo.
Malabo weather in March
March brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 16 wet days.
Malabo weather in April
April brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 17 wet days.
Malabo weather in May
May brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 22 wet days.
Malabo weather in June
June brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 26 wet days.
Malabo weather in July
July brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 27 wet days.
Malabo weather in August
August brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 25 wet days - typically the coldest month and the wettest month of the year in Malabo.
Malabo weather in September
September brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 27 wet days.
Malabo weather in October
October brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 25 wet days.
Malabo weather in November
November brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 18 wet days.
Malabo weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 8 wet days.
Seasons in Malabo
March through May
March through May in Malabo is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 55 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Malabo brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 78 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Malabo is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 70 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Malabo runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Malabo
The best time to visit Malabo is generally January to March and June to August, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 82°F (28°C).
Pack for Malabo with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - February nights average 79°F (26°C).
Malabo temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.