Benguela weather in February
In February, Benguela sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 48 mm of rain across 5.6 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in February, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of February to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Benguela's 11th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Benguela's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- 5.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:09 AM – 6:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.26 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Benguela is city in Angola.
- Density
- 264/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1617
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical February day in Benguela reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 29 | 24 |
| 11 | 29 | 24 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 |
| 13 | 29 | 24 |
| 14 | 29 | 24 |
| 15 | 29 | 24 |
| 16 | 29 | 24 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 30 | 25 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | 30 | 25 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
How February really feels in Benguela
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 16 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Benguela weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 39 | 5.6 | 12.7 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 48 | 5.6 | 12.4 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 29° / 25° | 105 | 11.3 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 47 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 5.6 |
| May | 28° / 23° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 25° / 20° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.3 | 8.5 |
| Jul | 23° / 18° | 2 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 23° / 18° | 1 | 0 | 11.6 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 25° / 20° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.9 | 8.5 |
| Oct | 27° / 22° | 5 | 1.6 | 12.3 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 24° | 19 | 4.2 | 12.6 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 38 | 6 | 12.7 | 6.0 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 75%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Cloudier (%) | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 71 |
| 2 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 27 | 73 |
| 5 | 27 | 73 |
| 6 | 26 | 74 |
| 7 | 26 | 74 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 24 | 76 |
| 10 | 24 | 76 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 24 | 76 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 24 | 76 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Benguela gets around 48 mm of rain over 5.6 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 20% and peaks near 25% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 18 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 19 |
| 9 | 19 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 20 |
| 12 | 20 |
| 13 | 20 |
| 14 | 20 |
| 15 | 20 |
| 16 | 20 |
| 17 | 20 |
| 18 | 21 |
| 19 | 21 |
| 20 | 21 |
| 21 | 21 |
| 22 | 21 |
| 23 | 22 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 24 |
| 28 | 25 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the oppressive band about 48% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50 | 44 | 4 |
| 2 | 2 | 49 | 44 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 49 | 44 | 5 |
| 4 | 2 | 48 | 44 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 48 | 44 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 47 | 44 | 6 |
| 7 | 2 | 46 | 45 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | 46 | 45 | 7 |
| 9 | 2 | 45 | 45 | 8 |
| 10 | 2 | 44 | 45 | 8 |
| 11 | 2 | 44 | 46 | 9 |
| 12 | 2 | 43 | 46 | 9 |
| 13 | 2 | 42 | 46 | 10 |
| 14 | 2 | 41 | 47 | 10 |
| 15 | 2 | 40 | 47 | 11 |
| 16 | 2 | 40 | 47 | 11 |
| 17 | 2 | 39 | 48 | 11 |
| 18 | 2 | 39 | 48 | 11 |
| 19 | 2 | 38 | 49 | 11 |
| 20 | 1 | 38 | 49 | 11 |
| 21 | 1 | 37 | 51 | 11 |
| 22 | 1 | 37 | 50 | 12 |
| 23 | 1 | 36 | 51 | 12 |
| 24 | 1 | 35 | 52 | 12 |
| 25 | 1 | 34 | 53 | 12 |
| 26 | 1 | 33 | 53 | 13 |
| 27 | 1 | 32 | 54 | 13 |
| 28 | 0 | 31 | 55 | 14 |
Wind in February
Winds average 9 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of February to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 6:12 AM, and sunset from 6:36 PM to 6:28 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:03 | 6:36 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:04 | 6:36 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:04 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:36 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:36 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:36 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:36 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:35 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:35 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:35 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:35 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:08 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:08 | 6:34 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:08 | 6:34 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:33 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:33 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:32 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:32 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:32 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:31 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:31 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:30 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:30 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:29 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:29 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:29 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:28 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.26 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.92 kWh/m² to a high of 6.49 kWh/m² in October across the year — February's 6.26 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
Is February a good time to visit Benguela?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Benguela for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Benguela in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Benguela sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Benguela in February
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 23 km away) is warmest in March at about 28°C and coldest in August near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 21 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Benguela in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Benguela peaks around January 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 14 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Benguela in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Benguela is worst in July — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.5× the cleanest month (November, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Benguela?
Benguela sits at 12.6°S, 13.4°E, 30 m above sea level, in Angola. The nearest listed city is Navegantes, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Benguela
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Benguela.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Benguela has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 34 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 497 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,816 m.
The land around Benguela is covered by artificial surfaces (45%) and water (36%) within 3 km, water (41%) within 16 km, and shrubs (48%) and water (32%) within 80 km.
Angola travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,129
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2017
- Homicide rate
- 4.1
- per 100k, 2016
- Road deaths
- 26.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 413
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Benguela (-12.5767°, 13.4027°, elevation 30 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).