Catumbela weather in March
In March, Catumbela sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 105 mm of rain across 11.3 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-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 9% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Catumbela's 12th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Catumbela's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- 11.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:13 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.65 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical March day in Catumbela reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°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, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 |
| 2 | 30 | 25 |
| 3 | 30 | 25 |
| 4 | 30 | 25 |
| 5 | 30 | 25 |
| 6 | 30 | 25 |
| 7 | 30 | 25 |
| 8 | 30 | 25 |
| 9 | 30 | 25 |
| 10 | 29 | 25 |
| 11 | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 |
| 13 | 29 | 25 |
| 14 | 29 | 25 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
| 31 | 29 | 25 |
How March really feels in Catumbela
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 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 March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Catumbela weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-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 | 12.6 | 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 March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in March, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 81%.
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| Clearer (%) | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Cloudier (%) | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 22 | 78 |
| 4 | 22 | 78 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 20 | 80 |
| 9 | 20 | 80 |
| 10 | 19 | 81 |
| 11 | 18 | 82 |
| 12 | 18 | 82 |
| 13 | 17 | 83 |
| 14 | 16 | 84 |
| 15 | 16 | 84 |
| 16 | 15 | 85 |
| 17 | 15 | 85 |
| 18 | 15 | 85 |
| 19 | 15 | 85 |
| 20 | 15 | 85 |
| 21 | 15 | 85 |
| 22 | 15 | 85 |
| 23 | 16 | 84 |
| 24 | 16 | 84 |
| 25 | 16 | 84 |
| 26 | 17 | 83 |
| 27 | 18 | 82 |
| 28 | 19 | 81 |
| 29 | 20 | 80 |
| 30 | 21 | 79 |
| 31 | 22 | 78 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Catumbela gets around 105 mm of rain over 11.3 wet days in March, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 42% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 3 | 28 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 34 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 37 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 40 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 42 |
| 15 | 42 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 42 |
| 18 | 42 |
| 19 | 41 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 22 | 39 |
| 23 | 39 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 38 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 37 |
| 28 | 37 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 37 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 59% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 |
| Miserable (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 56 | 14 |
| 2 | 29 | 56 | 15 |
| 3 | 27 | 57 | 16 |
| 4 | 26 | 57 | 17 |
| 5 | 24 | 58 | 18 |
| 6 | 22 | 59 | 19 |
| 7 | 21 | 59 | 20 |
| 8 | 19 | 59 | 22 |
| 9 | 17 | 60 | 23 |
| 10 | 15 | 61 | 24 |
| 11 | 13 | 61 | 26 |
| 12 | 12 | 61 | 27 |
| 13 | 10 | 62 | 28 |
| 14 | 9 | 62 | 29 |
| 15 | 7 | 62 | 31 |
| 16 | 6 | 62 | 32 |
| 17 | 5 | 63 | 32 |
| 18 | 4 | 63 | 33 |
| 19 | 3 | 63 | 34 |
| 20 | 3 | 63 | 34 |
| 21 | 2 | 63 | 35 |
| 22 | 2 | 63 | 35 |
| 23 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 24 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 25 | 3 | 60 | 37 |
| 26 | 3 | 59 | 38 |
| 27 | 3 | 58 | 39 |
| 28 | 4 | 56 | 40 |
| 29 | 4 | 55 | 41 |
| 30 | 5 | 53 | 42 |
| 31 | 5 | 52 | 43 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 6:14 AM, and sunset from 6:27 PM to 6:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:27 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:26 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:26 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:25 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:25 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:24 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:24 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:22 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:22 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:19 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:19 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:17 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:17 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:15 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:11 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:10 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:09 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:09 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:08 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.65 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 — March's 5.65 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Catumbela?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Catumbela for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Catumbela in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Catumbela sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Catumbela in March
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 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 Catumbela in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Catumbela 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 Catumbela in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Catumbela 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 Catumbela?
Catumbela sits at 12.4°S, 13.5°E, 12 m above sea level, in Angola. The nearest listed city is Lobito, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Catumbela
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Catumbela.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Catumbela has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 200 m around an average of 40 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 504 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,126 m.
The land around Catumbela is covered by trees (28%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, shrubs (35%) and water (35%) within 16 km, and shrubs (45%) and water (30%) 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 Catumbela (-12.43°, 13.5468°, elevation 12 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).