Travel advisory · AngolaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Angola.The warnings cover only these areas: Cabinda, Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Cabinda · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Lunda Norte · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand
- Lunda Sul · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand
Also named by one government: 1 km strip along the DRC border in Lunda Norte (UK), Border zones with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Italy), Northern border zones (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise Increased Caution | Mar 5, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Keine Empfehlung gegen das ganze Land (regional advisories) | Oct 22, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution due to violent crime (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée (le reste du pays) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Angola
Angola is a large country on Southern Africa's Atlantic coast, known for Luanda, its Portuguese colonial past and terrain that runs from arid coast to tropical forest. Roads outside towns are often poor, so allow extra time for road trips.
Angola is a large country on the western coast of Southern Africa, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Luanda, the capital and largest city, sits on the coast in the northwest and is the country's main economic and political center. Portugal's colonial presence began in the 16th century, when Luanda was founded in 1575, and Angola stayed a Portuguese colony for more than four centuries. Portuguese is the official language and the main language of government, schools and cities.
The land varies widely. An arid coastal strip runs from Namibia almost to Luanda, the interior has a humid plateau, the south and east have dry savanna, and the north and Cabinda have tropical forest. In the north the rains can last up to seven months, usually September to April. For drier weather, aim for the cacimbo months, about May to August, with heavy morning mist and the coolest weather in July and August. Allow extra time for the distances, since roads outside towns are often poor and a four-by-four is advised.
Five things to know before Angola
- Check the visa-free rule for your passport
UK and Canadian passport holders can visit for tourism without a visa for up to 30 days; Canada's advice adds a 90-day yearly cap. Work, study and business trips need a visa. Check other passports with Angola's immigration service. Visas and entry
- Carry a yellow fever certificate
Angola has yellow fever risk. The UK says South Africa and other countries ask for a certificate on arrival from Angola, and Canada's advice says Angola wants proof from all arrivals. Get vaccinated and carry it.
- Check passport validity and pages
UK advice asks for six months of validity beyond arrival and two blank pages. Overstays are fined daily and can stop you leaving until the fine is paid.
- Budget for long road days
Distances are large: Luanda to Lubango is a long day's drive or a domestic flight. Plan fewer places and fly the longest legs.
- Visit in the cooler dry season
June to September is the cacimbo season: dry, cooler and often overcast on the coast. Heavy rain falls from about November to April.
Angola travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Who gets 30 days visa-free and who still needs a visa.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical cover for remote roads and the southern parks.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMMobile data in Luanda and on the road south.
Read the guideMoney and cardsKwanza, cash needs and cards outside the capital.
Read the guideGetting aroundDomestic flights, long-distance buses and hiring a driver.
Read the guide
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hot, rainyJanuaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
- FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Hot, rainyFebruaryRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°WettestMarchRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- AprilRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°WetAprilRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 156 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet
- MayClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Drying outMayClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Dry, coolerJuneClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cooler
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Dry, overcastJulyClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, overcast
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low20°Dry, overcastAugustClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, overcast
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh26°Low21°Dry, mildSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, mild
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°WarmingOctoberClear
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warming
- NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rains startNovemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Hot, rainyDecemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 99 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
Average daily high and low in Luanda, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Angola
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
26
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 22%
Luanda
09:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°25°22%Monday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 22%.
- Tue29°25°35%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Wed29°25°15%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Thu30°25°49%Thursday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 49%.
- Fri29°25°65%Friday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sat29°25°69%Saturday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Sun29°26°65%Sunday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 65%.
Updated 07:19 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 922.9 AOA
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Angola
Angola FAQ
Do I need a visa for Angola as a tourist?
Not for tourism with a UK or Canadian passport: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free, and Canada's advice caps stays at 90 days per calendar year. For other passports, or work and business trips, check with Angola's immigration service.
Is Angola expensive to visit?
Luanda is costly for hotels and eating out. Costs drop outside the capital, but long distances mean flights or a driver add up.
What is the best time to visit Angola?
June to September, the dry and cooler cacimbo season. November to April brings heat and heavy rain, which can close roads.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Angola?
Yes, get it. Canada's advice says Angola asks for proof of vaccination from all arrivals, and the UK says South Africa and other countries ask for the certificate when you arrive from Angola.
Can I travel overland from Angola to Namibia?
Yes, the main crossing is at Santa Clara and Oshikango in the south. Check the visa rules for Namibia before you cross.