Zaire weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Zaire, Angola. Like most weather services, we show Zaire at one spot: Soyo, its largest city. At 10:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 51%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Soyo weather
Is it raining in Soyo right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Soyo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Soyo lately?
In the past 7 days, Soyo had 4 rainy days and 31.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Soyo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Zaire weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zaire?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zaire is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in August to 30°C (86°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Zaire?
March is the wettest month, with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Zaire?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F).
Does Zaire have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 138 mm (5.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Zaire?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in August at about 23°C (73°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Year-round.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Soyo), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Zaire
Weather can differ a lot within Zaire: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo | Jun–Sep | None | 27–30°C | 907 mm |
| Mbanza Kongo | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec | 28–32°C | 1,110 mm |
| Cuímba | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec | 29–32°C | 1,137 mm |
| N'zeto | Jun–Sep | None | 28–31°C | 831 mm |
| Tombôco | Jun–Sep | None | 28–31°C | 831 mm |