Africa Weather Forecast
Africa weather: 75°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Africa weather in March
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Climate in Africa month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 96° | 66° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 100° | 71° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 101° | 76° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 100° | 78° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 98° | 78° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 91° | 74° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 72° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 71° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 86° | 71° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 90° | 72° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 93° | 70° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 95° | 67° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Africa
Go in January, February, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Africa weather - more answers
Explore Africa
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Africa?
Africa is a continent. Its coordinates are 8.7832, 21.0936.
What is the weather like in Africa right now?
It is currently 75°F (24°C) with clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Africa?
January, February, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Africa, which has a Mediterranean climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Africa in?
Africa observes Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:48 AM.
How many people live in Africa?
Africa has a population of approximately 1.46 billion.
What is the nearest airport to Africa?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 1.295 mi away, Cairo International Airport (CAI), 1.618 mi away and Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 2.959 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Africa?
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 Africa?
Africa 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 23, 2026 at 11:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
