Africa

Continent of incredible wildlife, landscapes and vibrant cultures

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About Africa

Continent of incredible wildlife, landscapes and vibrant cultures

Africa in numbers

Area

30,370,000 km²

Countries

Population

1,490 million

Highest point

Kilimanjaro, 5,895 m

Lowest point

Lake Assal, -155 m

Tourists per year

74 million

Time zones

UTC−1 to UTC+4

Sources: UN WPP, UNWTO and national statistics offices. Figures are rounded.

Largest countries by area

Most visited countries

Live toplists in Africa

Warmest, coldest and driest places right now, based on our latest readings.

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Humidity

Updated: 2026-09-20 09:30 UTC · Reused from our cached live weather pool — no extra API calls.

Climate in Africa

Long-term normals 1991–2020 per climate zone — not a point forecast.

Africa straddles the equator, so its climate mirrors north and south: rainforest at the centre, savanna belts either side, the Sahara and Kalahari deserts beyond, and Mediterranean strips at both extremes.

Climate zones

Sahara desert

Egypt, Morocco interior

Monthly average, coldest–warmest: 13°C – 41°C
Annual precipitation: 25 mm
Best time to go: Oct–Apr

Tropical savanna

Kenya, Tanzania

Monthly average, coldest–warmest: 18°C – 30°C
Annual precipitation: 900 mm
Best time to go: Jun–Oct

Equatorial rainforest

Congo Basin

Monthly average, coldest–warmest: 23°C – 31°C
Annual precipitation: 1800 mm
Best time to go: Jun–Aug

Mediterranean & Cape

Morocco coast, South Africa

Monthly average, coldest–warmest: 11°C – 27°C
Annual precipitation: 520 mm
Best time to go: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Season calendar

A green month is a good month to travel in that climate zone.

Season calendar
Climate zones	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Sahara desert	Jan: Best time to go	Feb: Best time to go	Mar: Best time to go	Apr: Best time to go	May: –	Jun: –	Jul: –	Aug: –	Sep: –	Oct: Best time to go	Nov: Best time to go	Dec: Best time to go
Tropical savanna	Jan: –	Feb: –	Mar: –	Apr: –	May: –	Jun: Best time to go	Jul: Best time to go	Aug: Best time to go	Sep: Best time to go	Oct: Best time to go	Nov: –	Dec: –
Equatorial rainforest	Jan: –	Feb: –	Mar: –	Apr: –	May: –	Jun: Best time to go	Jul: Best time to go	Aug: Best time to go	Sep: –	Oct: –	Nov: –	Dec: –
Mediterranean & Cape	Jan: –	Feb: –	Mar: Best time to go	Apr: Best time to go	May: Best time to go	Jun: –	Jul: –	Aug: –	Sep: Best time to go	Oct: Best time to go	Nov: Best time to go	Dec: –

Countries(56)

Algeria

Sahara desert landscapes and ancient Roman ruins.

Angola

Wild landscapes, Portuguese heritage, and pristine beaches.

Benin

Birthplace of Vodun with royal palaces and wildlife.

Botswana

Okavango Delta, safari paradise, Kalahari Desert, and luxury camps.

Burkina Faso

Vibrant culture, traditional masks, and Sahel landscapes.

Burundi

Heart of Africa with stunning lakes and mountain scenery.

Cameroon

Africa in miniature with diverse landscapes and cultures.

Cape Verde

Atlantic archipelago with volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches.

Central African Republic

Rainforests, savannas, and unique wildlife.

Chad

Saharan landscapes and ancient rock art in the Ennedi Massif.

Comoros

Volcanic islands with pristine coral reefs.

Congo

Congo: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.

Côte d'Ivoire

West African hub with rainforests and vibrant culture.

Djibouti

Unique landscapes with salt lakes and whale sharks.

DR Congo

Gorilla trekking, rainforests, and volcanic landscapes.

Egypt

Ancient pyramids, Nile cruises, Red Sea diving, and pharaonic history.

Equatorial Guinea

Rainforests and Spanish colonial heritage.

Eritrea

Red Sea coast and Italian colonial architecture.

Eswatini

Traditional Swazi culture and wildlife reserves.

Ethiopia

Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, ancient history, and coffee birthplace.

Gabon

Rainforests, gorillas, and pristine national parks.

Gambia

River Gambia and vibrant birdlife.

Ghana

Gold Coast history, vibrant Accra, and slave trade heritage.

Guinea

West African highlands and rich culture.

Guinea-Bissau

Bijagós archipelago and Portuguese heritage.

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.

Kenya

Safari paradise, Great Migration, Maasai culture, and Indian Ocean beaches.

Lesotho

Mountain kingdom with stunning highlands.

Liberia

West African coast and rainforest reserves.

Libya

Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and Sahara desert.

Madagascar

Unique wildlife, lemurs, baobab trees, and pristine rainforests.

Malawi

Lake Malawi and warm heart of Africa.

Mali

Ancient Timbuktu and Saharan heritage.

Mauritania

Saharan landscapes and ancient caravan routes.

Mauritius

Tropical paradise, beaches, diverse culture, and luxury resorts.

Morocco

Medinas, Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, and vibrant souks.

Mozambique

A southeastern African nation with Indian Ocean beaches and wildlife reserves.

Namibia

Sossusvlei dunes, Etosha wildlife, Skeleton Coast, and stargazing.

Niger

A landlocked West African nation with Saharan landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Nigeria

Africa s most populous country with diverse cultures, music, and vibrant cities.

Republic of Congo

A Central African nation with rainforests, rivers, and diverse wildlife.

Rwanda

The Land of a Thousand Hills known for mountain gorillas and remarkable recovery.

São Tomé and Príncipe

An African island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with rainforests and colonial heritage.

Senegal

A West African nation known for vibrant music, culture, and pink Lake Retba.

Seychelles

An Indian Ocean archipelago with pristine beaches, coral reefs, and nature reserves.

Sierra Leone

A West African nation with beautiful beaches, rainforests, and recovering wildlife.

Somalia

An East African nation with the longest coastline on the continent and ancient trade history.

South Africa

Cape Town, safari adventures, Table Mountain, and wine regions.

South Sudan

The world s newest country with vast wetlands, diverse wildlife, and rich cultures.

Sudan

A Northeast African nation with ancient Nubian pyramids and Nile River heritage.

Tanzania

Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar beaches, and incredible wildlife.

Togo

A West African nation with palm-lined beaches and traditional voodoo culture.

Tunisia

A North African nation with Mediterranean coast, Sahara desert, and Roman ruins.

Uganda

The Pearl of Africa with mountain gorillas, the Nile source, and diverse wildlife.

Zambia

A southern African nation home to Victoria Falls and incredible safari experiences.

Zimbabwe

A southern African nation with Victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe ruins, and wildlife.

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