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Lobito, Angola

Benguela · Angola

Lobito is a large city in Benguela, Angola with a population of 357,950. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

357,950 Population 254/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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About Lobito

Lobito

Lobito is a municipality in Angola. It is located in Benguela Province, on the Atlantic Coast north of the Catumbela Estuary. The Lobito municipality had a population of 393,079 in 2014.

People

Population357,950
Density254/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population357,950
Population Density254 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-12.3644°, 13.5360°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceBenguela
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lobito

Lobito is a large city in Angola (Benguela) with a population of 357,950. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Lobito

Lobito has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 333 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 12.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 35.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 153.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 1.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 14.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 22.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 31.0
Lobito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Angola avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1,408.5 sq mi (3,648.0 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates-12.3644°N, 13.5360°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

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 M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in

Lobito has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lobito

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Quatro Rodas - - - -
Colégio Emanuel IESA - - - -
Escola Primária Mutuyakevela - - - -
Colégio Cdte Dangereux - - - -
Escola Gustave Eiffel - - - -
Escola Primária (Nº 6) D. Rodrigues - - - -
Cantinho da Olívia - - - -
Paraíso da Dozinha - - - -
Escola Primária - - - -
Escola Gustave Eiffel - - - -
Nancy's English School - - - -
Nancy's English School - - - -
Colégio Emanuel IESA - - - -
Escola Gustave Eiffel - - - -
Escola Primária (Nº 6) D. Rodrigues - - - -
Cantinho da Olívia - - - -
Paraíso da Dozinha - - - -
Escola Primária - - - -
Escola Gustave Eiffel - - - -
Quatro Rodas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lobito

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lobito

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Dos Caminhos de Ferro
Museu Nacional de Arqueologia
Museu Nacional de Arqueologia

Libraries in Lobito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mediateca de Benguela0.0

Farmers Markets in Lobito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Herois de Moncada

Hotels in Lobito

18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ApartHotel
Casa Rosa Hotel Residence
doce HOTEL
Hotel ARRÁBIDA
HOTEL CHIK CHIK LOBITO I
HOTEL CHIK CHIK LOBITO II
Hotel Executivo
Hotel Praia Paraíso
Hotel Restinga
Hotel Terminus
Hotel Tropicana
Hotel VAG
Hotel VUNGE Kita
O Navegante
PENSAO LOBITO
SOFLAN Pensao Residencial
Turimar
UAMI

Restaurants in Lobito

26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ALFA
Angelos
Bar APOLLO
Batuk
Bom De Mais
Casuarina's
Churrascaria
Colina
Criola
d.bina
Don Castelano
Don Pedro
Embala Típico
GUNGA
KFC
Marisqueira
Marisqueira
Milu Sabores
Nectar Snack Bar
O Caldas
Restaurante Horizonte
Restaurante Sossego
Restaurante Wassa
Sol e Mar
Viomar
Zulu

Cafes in Lobito

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flamingos
Shalom
Válá

Theatres in Lobito

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine-Teatro Empérium

Clinics in Lobito

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AO #13813037574
Clínica do Porto do Lobito
Clínica Restinga
Posto de saúde do Golf

Train Stations in Lobito

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bairro da Luz
Lobito

Bus Stations in Lobito

5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ango-Real
AO #6038640886
macon
Rotunda Sumbe Luanda
TGL

Gas Stations in Lobito

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1º de Maio
AO #3094144003
Bairro da Luz
Miradouro
NIMAS 500
OBELISCO
Restinga
Sonangol
TotalEnergies P.A. BOLAMA

Banks in Lobito

44 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angola Development Bank (BFA)
Angola Development Bank (BFA)
Angola Development Bank (BFA)
Angola Development Bank (BFA)
Angola Development Bank (BFA)
Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI)
Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI)
Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI)
Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI)
Banco Angolano de Negócios e Comércio (BANC)
Banco BIC Angola
Banco BIC Angola
Banco BIC Angola
Banco BIC Angola
Banco Caixa Geral Angola (BCGA)
Banco Caixa Geral Angola (BCGA)
Banco Comercial Angolano (BCA)
Banco Comercial Angolano (BCA)
Banco de Comércio e Indústria (BCI)
Banco de Comércio e Indústria (BCI)
Banco de Comércio e Indústria (BCI)
Banco de Comércio e Indústria (BCI)
Banco de Negócios Internacional (BNI)
Banco de Negócios Internacional (BNI)
Banco de Poupança e Crédito (BPC)
Banco Espírito Santo Angola (BESA)
Banco Espírito Santo Angola (BESA)
Banco Espírito Santo Angola (BESA)
Banco Espírito Santo Angola (BESA)
Banco Keve
Banco Millenium
Banco Millenium
Banco Millenium
Banco Nacional de Angola
Banco Privado Atlântico (BPA)
FiniBanco Angola
Real Transfer
Sol Bank
Standard Bank
Sun Bank
Sun Bank
Sun Bank
Sun Bank
Sun Bank

Gyms in Lobito

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AO #13813037573

Stadiums & Teams in Lobito

TeamLeagueDivision
Estádio Primeiro de Maio
Ombaka National Stadium

Airports Near Lobito

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benguela AirportBUGMedium Airport
Catumbela AirportCBTMedium Airport
Caimbambo Airport-Small Airport
Dombe Grande Airfield-Small Airport
Lobito AirportLLTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lobito

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios de Angola
DHL
DHL
DHL
DHL
FedEx
FedEx

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lobito

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembleia de Deus Pentecostal Templo Sede Betel
Igreja Arrabida
Igreja da Senhora da Luz
Igreja do Liro
Igreja Evangélica Baptista em Angola
Igreja Metodista Unida
Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Luanda

Around Lobito

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 14
Cafes 3
Bars 3
Supermarkets 4
Banks 34
Hotels 4
Parks 13
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Lobito

3 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Reduto de São Pedro de Catumbela
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Farol de Lobito
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Colina da Saudade

🇦🇴 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 Lobito

What is the population of Lobito?

Lobito has a population of 357,950 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 1,408.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lobito?

Lobito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

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