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Balombo, Angola

Benguela · Angola

Balombo is a mid-size city in Benguela, Angola with a population of 36,361. Elevation: 3,947 ft (1,203 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

36,361 Population 36/sq mi density
3,947 ft Elevation 1,203 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
51.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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People

Population36,361
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Population36,361
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Coordinates-12.3543°, 14.7723°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceBenguela
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation51.4 inches (1,305 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balombo

Balombo is a mid-size city in Angola (Benguela) with a population of 36,361. The city sits at an elevation of 3,947 feet (1,203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Balombo

Balombo has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (23.5°C), the coldest is Jun (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1177 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 13° / 30.3° 133.7
Feb 21°C / 70°F 13.5° / 31.4° 100.7
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 14° / 29.6° 535.1
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 12.1° / 28.4° 134.9
May 19.5°C / 67°F 9.3° / 28.9° 9.4
Jun 17.5°C / 63°F 7.5° / 28.4° 0.1
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 6.9° / 29.1° 0.1
Aug 20.5°C / 69°F 9.3° / 32.1° 0.2
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 11.1° / 34.4° 16.3
Oct 23.5°C / 74°F 14.3° / 34.9° 44.1
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 32.4° 114.8
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 14.1° / 31.5° 88.3
Balombo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,947 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Angola avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Area1,017.4 sq mi (2,635.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-12.3543°N, 14.7723°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Nov 19, 2013.

Nov 19, 2013 67 km SW of Uacu Cungo, Angola M4.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
March 69°F (21°C) 9.8 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 6.8 in Warmest
November 69°F (20°C) 8.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in

Balombo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in June to 69°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Balombo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies - P.A. POMBALOMBO

Airports Near Balombo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balombo Airport-Small Airport
Ganda Airport-Small Airport
Tchindjenje Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Luanda

🇦🇴 About Angola

Capital Luanda
Population 30,809,762
Area 1,246,700 km²
GDP (USD) $107,167,747,140
GDP per capita $2,916
HDI 0.616
Life expectancy 64.6 years
Internet users 44.8%
Urban population 69.9%
Currency AOA (Kwanza)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +244
TLD .ao
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balombo

What is the population of Balombo?

Balombo has a population of 36,361 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 1,017.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balombo?

Balombo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches.

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