Continent of incredible wildlife, landscapes and vibrant cultures
Area
30,370,000 km²
Countries
54
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.
Egypt
~3.5 million visitors/yr
Tanzania
~0.5 million visitors/yr
Zambia / Zimbabwe
~1 million visitors/yr
South Africa
~1.2 million visitors/yr
Morocco
~3 million visitors/yr
South Africa
~1.8 million visitors/yr
Os lugares mais quentes, frios e secos neste momento.
Atualizado: 2026-11-04 11:52 UTC · Reutiliza os nossos dados meteorológicos em cache, sem chamadas extra.
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.
Egypt, Morocco interior
Kenya, Tanzania
Congo Basin
Morocco coast, South Africa
A green month is a good month to travel in that climate zone.
| 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: – |

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

Wild landscapes, Portuguese heritage, and pristine beaches.

Sahara desert landscapes and ancient Roman ruins.

Birthplace of Vodun with royal palaces and wildlife.

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

Vibrant culture, traditional masks, and Sahel landscapes.

Heart of Africa with stunning lakes and mountain scenery.

Atlantic archipelago with volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches.

Africa in miniature with diverse landscapes and cultures.

Saharan landscapes and ancient rock art in the Ennedi Massif.

Volcanic islands with pristine coral reefs.

Congo: tempo em direto, normais climáticas, temperatura do mar, horas de sol e a melhor época para viajar — além do que visitar e dicas práticas.

West African hub with rainforests and vibrant culture.

Unique landscapes with salt lakes and whale sharks.

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

Red Sea coast and Italian colonial architecture.

Traditional Swazi culture and wildlife reserves.

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

Rainforests, gorillas, and pristine national parks.

River Gambia and vibrant birdlife.

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

West African highlands and rich culture.

Rainforests and Spanish colonial heritage.

Bijagós archipelago and Portuguese heritage.

Ivory Coast: tempo em direto, normais climáticas, temperatura do mar, horas de sol e a melhor época para viajar — além do que visitar e dicas práticas.

Mountain kingdom with stunning highlands.

West African coast and rainforest reserves.

Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and Sahara desert.

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

Lake Malawi and warm heart of Africa.

Ancient Timbuktu and Saharan heritage.

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

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

Saharan landscapes and ancient caravan routes.

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

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

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

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

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

Gorilla trekking, rainforests, and volcanic landscapes.

Rainforests, savannas, and unique wildlife.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar beaches, and incredible wildlife.

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

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

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

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

A southern African nation with Victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe ruins, and wildlife.
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Congo: tempo em direto, normais climáticas, temperatura do mar, horas de sol e a melhor época para viajar — além do que visitar e dicas práticas.
Unique landscapes with salt lakes and whale sharks.
West African coast and rainforest reserves.
Tropical paradise, beaches, diverse culture, and luxury resorts.
Ivory Coast: tempo em direto, normais climáticas, temperatura do mar, horas de sol e a melhor época para viajar — além do que visitar e dicas práticas.
countrySafari paradise, Great Migration, Maasai culture, and Indian Ocean beaches.