Mossamedes weather in December
In December, Mossamedes sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 15 mm of rain across 3.3 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of December to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Mossamedes's 9th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mossamedes's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- 3.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:41 AM – 6:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.1
- out of 10
Mossamedes is city in Angola.
- Density
- 28,600/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1840
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Mossamedes reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 20 |
| 2 | 28 | 20 |
| 3 | 28 | 20 |
| 4 | 28 | 20 |
| 5 | 28 | 20 |
| 6 | 28 | 20 |
| 7 | 28 | 20 |
| 8 | 28 | 20 |
| 9 | 28 | 20 |
| 10 | 28 | 20 |
| 11 | 28 | 20 |
| 12 | 28 | 20 |
| 13 | 28 | 20 |
| 14 | 28 | 20 |
| 15 | 28 | 20 |
| 16 | 28 | 20 |
| 17 | 28 | 20 |
| 18 | 28 | 20 |
| 19 | 28 | 20 |
| 20 | 28 | 20 |
| 21 | 28 | 20 |
| 22 | 28 | 20 |
| 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 24 | 28 | 20 |
| 25 | 28 | 20 |
| 26 | 28 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 20 |
| 28 | 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 28 | 20 |
| 30 | 28 | 20 |
| 31 | 28 | 20 |
How December really feels in Mossamedes
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Mossamedes weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 20° | 18 | 3.4 | 12.8 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 29° / 21° | 25 | 3.7 | 12.5 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 30° / 22° | 36 | 6 | 12.1 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 14 | 2.5 | 11.7 | 5.8 |
| May | 30° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 7.1 |
| Jun | 27° / 16° | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 9.0 |
| Jul | 25° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 23° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 9.0 |
| Sep | 24° / 16° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 9.1 |
| Oct | 26° / 18° | 2 | 0.5 | 12.3 | 8.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 19° | 5 | 1.3 | 12.7 | 7.6 |
| Dec | 28° / 20° | 15 | 3.3 | 12.9 | 7.1 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 63 | 37 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 57 | 43 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 56 | 44 |
| 19 | 55 | 45 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 54 | 46 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Mossamedes gets around 15 mm of rain over 3.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 11% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 10 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 10 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 10 |
| 24 | 11 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 11 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 11 |
| 31 | 11 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 52% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 19% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Humid (%) | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 |
| Muggy (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 33 | 50 | 14 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 32 | 49 | 15 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 32 | 49 | 16 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 32 | 49 | 17 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 32 | 48 | 17 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 32 | 48 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 32 | 48 | 18 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 32 | 49 | 18 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 31 | 49 | 19 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 31 | 49 | 18 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 31 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 30 | 51 | 18 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 30 | 51 | 18 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 30 | 51 | 18 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 29 | 52 | 18 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 29 | 52 | 18 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 28 | 53 | 18 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 27 | 54 | 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 27 | 53 | 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 26 | 53 | 19 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 26 | 53 | 19 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 25 | 54 | 19 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 25 | 54 | 19 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 24 | 55 | 19 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 24 | 55 | 19 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 23 | 54 | 20 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 22 | 55 | 20 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 22 | 55 | 20 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 21 | 56 | 20 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 20 | 56 | 20 | 3 |
| 31 | 0 | 19 | 58 | 20 | 3 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of December to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:36 AM to 5:48 AM, and sunset from 6:26 PM to 6:41 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:26 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:27 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:27 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:28 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:28 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:29 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:30 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:38 | 6:30 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:38 | 6:31 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:38 | 6:31 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:39 | 6:32 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:39 | 6:32 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:39 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 5:40 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:40 | 6:34 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:34 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:35 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:35 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:36 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:36 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:37 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:37 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:44 | 6:38 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:44 | 6:38 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:45 | 6:39 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:45 | 6:39 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:46 | 6:40 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:46 | 6:40 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:47 | 6:40 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:47 | 6:41 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 5:48 | 6:41 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 7.41 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5 kWh/m² to a high of 7.61 kWh/m² in November across the year — December's 7.41 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.3 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Mossamedes?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Mossamedes for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mossamedes in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Mossamedes sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Mossamedes in December
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in March at about 26°C and coldest in August near 19°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Sep 29 to Jul 6 — about 9.2 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 20 | Cool |
| Aug | 19 | Cool |
| Sep | 19 | Cool |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 23 | Refreshing |
UV index in Mossamedes in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December 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 Mossamedes peaks around January 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 7 (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) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Mossamedes?
Mossamedes sits at 15.2°S, 12.2°E, 13 m above sea level, in Angola. The nearest listed city is Tômbua, 75 km away.
Topography around Mossamedes
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mossamedes.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mossamedes has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 66 m around an average of 26 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 313 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,175 m.
The land around Mossamedes is covered by bare terrain (39%), artificial surfaces (33%) and water (22%) within 3 km, bare terrain (65%) and water (29%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (45%), water (31%) and shrubs (22%) 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 Mossamedes (-15.1961°, 12.1522°, elevation 13 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).