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Afrique Climat and Average Météo

Climat of Afrique: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 28°C now🕔 1:04 AM local📅 Best: janvier, février, novembre and décembre👥 1.46 billion

Climat in Afrique month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier35°19°0 mm★★★★★
février38°22°0 mm★★★★☆
mars39°24°5 mm★★★★☆
avril38°25°26 mm★★★★☆
mai37°25°23 mm★★★★☆
juin33°23°100 mm★★★★☆
juillet30°22°223 mm★★★☆☆
août29°22°261 mm★★★☆☆
septembre30°22°133 mm★★★★☆
octobre32°22°80 mm★★★★☆
novembre34°21°19 mm★★★★★
décembre35°20°0 mm★★★★★

Climat type: Mediterranean. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Africa

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day44°Cmar 11, 2024
Coldest night16°Cjan 17, 2024
Wettest day54 mmjui 14, 2024

Climat by country in Afrique

23 countries mapped in this atlas

Meilleur moment pour visiter Afrique

Go in janvier, février, novembre and décembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juillet, août and septembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★★★★★
février★★★★☆
mars★★★★☆
avril★★★★☆
mai★★★★☆
juin★★★★☆
juillet★★★☆☆
août★★★☆☆
septembre★★★★☆
octobre★★★★☆
novembre★★★★★
décembre★★★★★

What this means for Afrique

Compared avec normal

Today is warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 38°C is 6.3°C above the 32°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 29% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Voyage and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 7°C – an unusually even climate through the year.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • dim.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juillet, août and septembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Afrique is a continent. Africa is the world's second-largest continent, spanning the Sahara, the Great Rift Valley, the Nile and the savannas of the south. Sa population est d’environ 1.46 billion.

Actuellement, il fait 28°C (83°F) in Afrique avec couvert. La température ressentie est de 28°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 25°C à 38°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 29%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 8.5/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.

La meilleure période pour visiter Afrique is janvier, février, novembre and décembre. Le climat est Mediterranean. juillet, août and septembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. mars est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 39°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 19°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 2.604 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Kruger National Park, Maasai mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and Jemaa el-Fnaa.

En termes simples. Today is warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 38°C is 6.3°C above the 32°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Africa today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Africa

TypeContinent
Coordonnées8°46′59.5″N 21°5′37″E (8.7832, 21.0936)
Population1.460.000.000
Area30.370.000 km²
Heure locale1:04 AM (UTC+01:00)
Meilleurs moisjanvier, février, novembre and décembre
ClimatMediterranean

Météo map for Afrique

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Explore Afrique

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Afrique?

Afrique is a continent. Its coordinates are 8.7832, 21.0936.

What is the weather like in Afrique maintenant?

It is currently 28°C (83°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 43% and wind is 11 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Afrique?

janvier, février, novembre and décembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Afrique, which has a Mediterranean climate. juillet, août and septembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Afrique in?

Afrique observes Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00). The heure locale is 1:04 AM.

How many people live in Afrique?

Afrique has a population of approximately 1.46 billion.

What is the nearest airport à Afrique?

The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 2.083 km away, Cairo International Airport (CAI), 2.604 km away and Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 4.761 km away.

What are the top things à do in Afrique?

Popular options include Kruger National Park, Maasai mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Jemaa el-Fnaa, Pyramids of Giza and Table Mountain.

What places are in Afrique?

Afrique covers 23 places in this atlas, including Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia and Ghana.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated octobre 24, 2026 at 1:04 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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