In the northern Angola intense rains fall between September and May. In the interior highlands the rainy season lasts from November to April, while the cold and dry season from May to October. In the southern region the rains occur between December and March. In general most rain fall in the north of the country, but at any latitude rain is more intense in the interior that along the coast and increases with altitude. 

Precipitation is high in the northern and central highlands (average between 1250 and 1750 mm) and decreased rapidly along the coastal plains (average between 250 and 1000 mm), while in the south of the country, south of Benguela, the average annual rainfall is less than 100 mm. The Benguela current makes the coastal regions of Angola, arid or semi-arid, the average annual rainfall along the coast is only 50 mm in Namibe, and 340 mm in Luanda. 

Temperatures fluctuate much less than rain and generally decreases with increasing distance from the equator, from the coast and altitude. The annual average temperatures along the north coast is around 26°C, while in the interior highlands annual average is 19°C. The coldest months are July and August.

The climate of the capital Luanda is moderately tropical, with a fresh and dry season between June and September, and a hot and humid season between October and May. Luanda receives an average of about 340 mm of rain a year.

The best time to visit Angola are the fresh and dry months between June and September.