Africa Weather Forecast
Africa weather: 85°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Africa
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 31 mph and 7 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,7 in, 4,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Africa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 73° | 61% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 92° / 74° | 90% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 73° | 82% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 73° | 49% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 72° | 75% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 71° | 75% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 72° | 86% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 73° | 80% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 72° | 90% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 72° | 80% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 74° | 69% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 72° | 62% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 73° | 74% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 72° | 82% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 71° | 55% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 71° | 49% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
What this means for Africa
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 4.7°F above the 84°F typical for this month.
A 61% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 44°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 85°F (30°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 1 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 12:23 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 12:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
