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Caála

Caála is a city in Huambo, Angola, 1,742 m above sea level. It has a population of about 279,792 (2014). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population279,792
Local time16:48
12.85° S, 15.56° EElevation 1,742 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Caálaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low26° / 14°
Rain this month139mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Caála at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in September

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

243 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

How Caála has grown

People living in the built-up area (15 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+47%53k in 1975 → 79k in 2025
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Weather in Caála

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
24°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct27°18°1.7 mm
Fri23 Oct28°18°4.6 mm
Sat24 Oct26°18°5.8 mm
Sun25 Oct27°18°16.8 mm
Mon26 Oct26°17°9.5 mm
Tue27 Oct27°16°7.9 mm
Wed28 Oct28°17°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct23°18°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°16°3.9 mm

When to go to Caála

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score51525362961001009182695451
High23°24°24°24°24°24°25°27°28°26°24°23°
Low14°14°15°13°11°9°9°11°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)1981842431381100219139255242
Wet days191625182000292420

What's on in Caála

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Caála

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Monte MbandjelaViewpoints
3.1 km
MuangundjaCamp sites
4.7 km
Monte CauéViewpoints
4.8 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Angola seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Caála

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Caála

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Cassongue 56 km ←1989 · 144 km

Caála from above

Around Caála5 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Caála

Albano Machado AirportNOV
22 km
Catumbela AirportCBT
229 km
CaálaRailway station
0.7 km
CalengaRailway station
10 km
DangoRailway station
10 km

Places near Caála

Places with a climate like Caála

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Caála?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caála.
What is the hottest month in Caála?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Caála?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caála?
March is the wettest month with about 243 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.