Afrika Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Afrika: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Afrika month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 35° | 19° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| februari | 38° | 22° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 39° | 24° | 5 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 38° | 25° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 37° | 25° | 23 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 33° | 23° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 30° | 22° | 223 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 29° | 22° | 261 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 30° | 22° | 133 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 32° | 22° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 34° | 21° | 19 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 35° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Africa
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Klimaat by country in Afrika
23 countries mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Afrika
Go in januari, februari, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juli, augustus and september – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Afrika
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 38°C is 6.3°C above the 32°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 7°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juli, augustus and september – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Afrika 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. Er wonen ongeveer 1.46 billion.
Op dit moment is het 26°C (78°F) in Afrika met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 27°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 25°C en 38°C. De kans op neerslag is 6%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.5/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Afrika is januari, februari, november and december. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. juli, augustus and september zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. maart is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 39°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 19°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 2.604 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Kruger National Park, Maasai maaa National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 38°C is 6.3°C above the 32°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Africa today at 9.8/10. 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
| Type | Continent |
|---|---|
| Coördinaten | 8°46′59.5″N 21°5′37″E (8.7832, 21.0936) |
| Bevolking | 1.460.000.000 |
| Area | 30.370.000 km² |
| Lokale tijd | 2:37 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, november and december |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
Weer map for Afrika
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Afrika?
Afrika is a continent. Its coordinates are 8.7832, 21.0936.
What is the weather like in Afrika nu?
It is currently 26°C (78°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 65% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Afrika?
januari, februari, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Afrika, which has a Mediterranean climate. juli, augustus and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Afrika in?
Afrika observes Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00). The lokale tijd is 2:37 PM.
How many people live in Afrika?
Afrika has a population of approximately 1.46 billion.
What is the nearest airport en Afrika?
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 en do in Afrika?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Maasai maaa National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Jemaa el-Fnaa, Pyramids of Giza and Table Mountain.
What places are in Afrika?
Afrika covers 23 places in this atlas, including Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia and Ghana.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 oktober 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
