Saurimo climate
Saurimo (Angola) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 1,014 mm40 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Saurimo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 1865 | 2373 | 1485.8 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1965 | 2373 | 1485.8 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1965 | 2373 | 1546.1 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 753.0 |
| May | 3086 | 1661 | 2373 | 80.3 |
| Jun | 3086 | 1457 | 2271 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 3187 | 1356 | 2272 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 3392 | 1762 | 2577 | 80.3 |
| Sep | 3392 | 1967 | 2679 | 411.6 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1967 | 2577 | 1044.1 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1966 | 2374 | 1556.1 |
| Dec | 2780 | 1865 | 2373 | 1716.7 |
| Year | 3392 | 1356 | 2374 | 1,01440 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 88% | 4.9 | 12:38 |
| Feb | 78% | 87% | 5.2 | 12:25 |
| Mar | 78% | 86% | 5.2 | 12:11 |
| Apr | 75% | 73% | 5.3 | 11:54 |
| May | 53% | 40% | 5.5 | 11:41 |
| Jun | 38% | 21% | 5.3 | 11:34 |
| Jul | 30% | 22% | 5.3 | 11:37 |
| Aug | 29% | 40% | 5.0 | 11:48 |
| Sep | 46% | 61% | 5.2 | 12:04 |
| Oct | 62% | 75% | 5.4 | 12:20 |
| Nov | 74% | 85% | 5.2 | 12:34 |
| Dec | 79% | 90% | 4.9 | 12:41 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Saurimo is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is June, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 14 °C57 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.5 °C8 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,014 mm40 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 47% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–August. The wettest month is December (171 mm6.7 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in August to 79% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 21%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in March to 10 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.6 hours in June to 12.7 hours in December.
Best time to visit Saurimo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May: average highs of 28 °C82 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is very wet (171 mm6.7 in) and humid (79% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Saurimo
- Wetter months (October–March) — highs 2780 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1865 to 19 °C67 °F, about 147 mm5.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (April–September) — highs 2882 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1356 to 19 °C67 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Saurimo compares
Compared with Tshikapa, about 364 km to the north, Saurimo is on average 3 °C5.4 °F cooler and receives 14% less precipitation (1,014 mm40 in vs 1,179 mm46 in). The difference is largest in July (4.9 °C8.7 °F cooler).
Of the 26 places in Angola covered by World Climates, Saurimo is the 16th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 10th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Angola climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Mwene (DR Congo, Aw), Kamina (DR Congo, Aw) and Tshilenge (DR Congo, Aw).
Nearby places
- Lucapa 143 km · 24 °C75 °F · 989 mm39 in
- Luena 242 km · 22 °C71 °F · 973 mm38 in
- Chitato 265 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,139 mm45 in
- Mwene 272 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,114 mm44 in
- Tshilenge 310 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,103 mm43 in
- Tshikapa 364 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,179 mm46 in
- Malanje 444 km · 23 °C73 °F · 874 mm34 in
- Mwene-Ditu 448 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,237 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Saurimo?
September is the warmest month in Saurimo, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Saurimo?
June is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
When does it rain the most in Saurimo?
December is the wettest month with about 171 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Saurimo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.